Halfshaft Seal LH [Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes]

Halfshaft Seal LH

Special Service Tools






Ball joint separator

211-314(LRT-57-036)





Ball joint separator

205-754(LRT-54-027)





Halfshaft remover/replacer

204-506/3(LRT-60-030/3)





Halfshaft remover/replacer

204-506/1(LRT-60-030/1)





Halfshaft remover/replacer

204-506/2(LRT-60-030/2)





Retainers - halfshaft remover/replacer

204-506/5(LRT-60-030/5)





Remover halfshaft inboard joint

205-735(LRT-54-026)





Axle oil seal remover

308-005(LRT-37-004/2)





Installer halfshaft oil seal

308-626/1





Installer/Guide halfshaft oil seal

308-626/2

Removal
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise the front of the vehicle.
2 Remove the LH front wheel and tire.




3 With assistance, remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
4 Remove the LH front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Brake Disc - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes Front Disc Brake Disc with High Performance Brakes




5 Release the LH front anti-lock brake system (ABS) sensor and wiring harness.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the bolt.
6 Loosen the LH tie rod end locking nut.




7
CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
Using the special tool release the LH tie rod end.
- Remove and discard the nut.




8 LH side front: Release the suspension height sensor.




9 Using the special tool release the LH front lower arm.
- Remove the nut.
- Loosen the nut and bolt.





10 Using the special tool release the LH rear lower arm.
- Loosen the nut and bolt.
- Remove the nut.

11 Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.





12 Install the special tool, to the inner halfshaft joint.

13
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the seal.
LH front: Release the halfshaft from the differential housing.
- Reposition the halfshaft.

14 Remove and discard the clip from the LH halfshaft.





15 Using the special tools, remove and discard the halfshaft seal.

Installation





1
CAUTION: The halfshaft seal protector must be left in place until the halfshaft has been installed.
Using the special tools, install a new halfshaft seal.
- Clean the component mating faces.
2
CAUTION: Pull on the halfshaft inboard joint to make sure the clip has fully engaged and retains the halfshaft inboard joint within the differential case.
Secure the halfshaft.
- Install a new circlip.
- Lubricate the seal.
- Remove the halfshaft seal protector.
3 Remove the special tool.
4
CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
Secure the LH rear lower arm.
- Tighten the nut to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
- Tighten the rear lower arm nut and bolt to 165 Nm (122 lb.ft) plus a further 90 degrees.
5
CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
Secure the LH front lower arm.
- Tighten the nut to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
- Tighten the lower arm nut and bolt to 165 Nm (122 lb.ft) plus a further 90 degrees.
6 LH side front: Secure the suspension height sensor.
7 Secure the LH tie rod end.
- Install new nut and tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
8 Secure the LH front ABS sensor and wiring harness.
- Apply anti-seize compound to the ABS sensor.
- Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft)
- Secure in the clip.
9 Install the LH front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Brake Disc - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes Front Disc Brake Disc with High Performance Brakes

10 With assistance tighten the wheel hub nut to 420 Nm (311 lb.ft).
- Use a new nut.
- Stake the nut to the halfshaft.

11 Install the LH front wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

12 Check and top-up the differential case.

13 Check, and if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment.