Halfshaft Seal LH [Vehicles Without: 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
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
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: Standard Brakes Front Disc Brake Disc with Standard 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 Remove the special tools.
12 Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.
13 Install the special tool, to the inner halfshaft joint.
14
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
LH front: Release the halfshaft from the differential housing.
- Reposition the halfshaft.
- Remove the special tool.
15 Remove and discard the clip from the LH halfshaft.
16 Using the special tools, remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal.
Installation
1
CAUTION: The seal protector must be left in place until the halfshaft has been installed.
Using the special tools, install a new halfshaft oil 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 oil seal.
3
NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
NOTE:
The halfshaft seal protector is designed to break into two pieces.
Remove and discard the halfshaft seal protector.
4 Remove the special tool.
5
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.
6
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.
7 LH side front: Secure the suspension height sensor.
8 Secure the LH tie rod end.
- Install new nut and and tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
9 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.
10 Install the LH front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes Front Disc Brake Disc with Standard Brakes
11 With assistance tighten the wheel hub nut to 420 Nm (311 lb.ft).
- Use a new nut.
- Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
12 Install the LH front wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
13 Check and top-up the differential case.
14 Check, and if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment.