Halfshaft - LH

Halfshaft - LH













Removal

1. Remove the front tire and wheel.

2. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Remove and discard the front wheel hub nut.





3. Remove the front and rear lower control arm nuts.

4. NOTE: Once pressure is applied to the ball joint with the Ball Joint Separator, it may be necessary to tap the wheel knuckle at the ball joint area to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

Using the Ball Joint Separator and Adapter, disconnect the 2 lower ball joints.





5. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.





6. NOTICE: When the lower ball joint is separated from the wheel knuckle, the lower arm may strike the outer constant velocity (CV) joint boot with enough force to damage the boot clamp. This will result in a loss of grease from the outer CV joint. Place a block of wood, or similar item, between the lower arm and the outer CV joint to prevent the lower arm from striking the outer CV joint.

Remove the damper fork bolt and flagnut connecting the damper fork to the lower control arm.





7. Remove the brake caliper hose bolt.





8. NOTE: Support the knuckle with a suitable jackstand.

Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.





9. Remove the lower control arm-to-subframe bolt. Remove the lower control arm.





10. Remove the 4 pushpins and position the splash shield aside.





11. NOTICE: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the stub shaft into the transmission or damage to the component may occur.

Using the Halfshaft Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.





12. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.





Installation

1. NOTICE: Make sure to install the correct circlip for each application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft damage during vehicle operation.

Install a new stub shaft circlip.





2. Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.

3. NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.

Push the stub shaft into the transmission so the circlip locks into the differential side gear.

4. Install the splash shield and pushpins.

5. Rotate the knuckle into position.

6. Install the lower control arm bolt and nut to the subframe.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).





7. Install the damper fork bolt connecting the damper fork to the lower control arm.
- Tighten to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft).





8. Install the brake caliper hose bolt.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).





9. Using the Halfshaft Installer, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.





10. Install the front and rear lower control arm nuts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).

11. NOTICE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Install the new front wheel hub nut.

- Tighten to 255 Nm (185 lb-ft).





12. Stake the new nut in line with the keyway to a recommended minimum depth of 1 mm (0.039 in) below the keyway diameter to engage the locking feature.





13. Install the front tire and wheel.