Front Half Shaft

INSTALLATION





1. Install left halfshaft assembly (1).





2. Using Seal Installer C-4193A (1), install new axle seal.





3. Install right halfshaft assembly (1).





4. Install halfshaft (1) into hub/bearing assembly (2).






NOTE: Always install a new hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.

5. Loosely install halfshaft hub nut (1), and do not tighten at this time.






CAUTION: It is important to tighten nut as described in following step to avoid damaging ball stud joint.

6. Place upper ball joint stud (1) through hole in top of knuckle and install nut (4). Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 47 Nm + 90° turn (35 ft. lbs. + 90° turn) torque.

NOTE: Inspect brake shoes (pads) before installation. Front





7. Clean hub face (1) to remove any dirt or corrosion where rotor mounts.
8. Install brake rotor (2) over studs on hub and bearing.





9. Install disc brake caliper and adapter assembly (2) over brake rotor.
10. Install mounting bolts (1) securing caliper adapter (2) to knuckle (3). Tighten bolts to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.) torque.





11. Pull lower end of shock assembly outward, then slide clevis bracket (3) onto lower end. Slide clevis bracket onto shock assembly until bracket contacts collar on shock housing (2).
12. Install pinch bolt and nut (1) fastening clevis bracket (3) to bottom of shock assembly (2). Install pinch bolt from rear. Do not tighten at this time.





13. Slide clevis bracket (2) over bushing mounted in lower control arm (7).
14. Install bolt (1) and nut (3) attaching shock clevis bracket (2) to lower control arm (7). Do not tighten at this time.





15. Tighten pinch bolt (1) attaching clevis bracket to shock assembly to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.





16. Slide stabilizer link ball joint stem into clevis bracket. Install nut (2) fastening link to clevis bracket (3). Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud while turning nut. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 146 Nm (108 ft. lbs.) torque.





17. Attach wheel speed sensor cable routing clip (3) at knuckle (4).





18. Install hub nut (1) on end of axle half shaft (2). While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 213 Nm (157 ft. lbs.) torque.





19. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) . Tires And Wheels - Installation Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
20. Lower vehicle.






NOTE: When tightening lower shock clevis mounting bolt, do not attempt rotating bolt. Bolt shaft is serrated. Turn nut only.

21. Tighten lower shock clevis bracket bolt nut (3) to 174 Nm (128 ft. lbs.) torque.