Halfshaft Seal RH [Vehicles Without: High Performance Brakes]

Halfshaft Seal RH

Special Service Tools






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205-754(LRT-54-027)





Ball joint separator

211-314(LRT-57-036)





Remover halfshaft inboard joint

205-735(LRT-54-026)





Oil seal installer

205-736(LRT-54-028)

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 front road wheels and tires.
3 Remove the RH front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes Front Disc Brake Disc with Standard Brakes




4 Release the RH front anti-lock brake system (ABS) sensor and wiring harness.
- Release from the clip.
- Remove the bolt.




5
NOTE:
RH side only.
Remove the fender splash shield.




6
NOTE:
RH side only.
Remove the fender splash shield upper extension panel.




7 Release the stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer bar.
- Remove the 2 nuts.




8 RH side front: Release the suspension height sensor.




9
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 RH front lower arm.
- Remove the nut.
- Loosen the nut and bolt.





10
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 RH rear lower arm.
- Loosen the nut.
- Remove the nut.

11 Loosen the RH tie rod end locking nut.





12
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 RH tie rod end.
- Remove and discard the nut.

13 Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.





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

15 Release the clip.





16 RH front: With assistance, remove the halfshaft and wheel knuckle assembly.
- Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.





17 Remove and discard the clip from the RH halfshaft.





18 RH front: Remove and discard the halfshaft seal.

Installation





1 Using the special tool, install a new halfshaft seal.
- Lubricate the seal with clean differential fluid.
2 RH front: With assistance, install the wheel knuckle.
- Install a new circlip.
3 Secure the wheel knuckle assembly to the shock absorber and spring assembly.
- Tighten the nuts and bolts to 250 Nm (184 lb.ft).
4 Secure the RH tie rod end.
- Install a new nut and tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
5
CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
Secure the RH rear lower arm.
- Tighten the nut to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
- Tighten the tie rod 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 RH front lower arm.
- Tighten the nut to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
- Tighten the lower arm bolt to 165 Nm (122 lb.ft) plus a further 90 degrees.
7 RH side front: Secure the suspension height sensor.
8 Secure the stabilizer bar links.
- Tighten the nuts to 100 Nm (74 lb.ft).




9
NOTE:
RH side only.
Install the fender splash shield upper extension panel.





10
NOTE:
RH side only.
Install the fender splash shield.

11 Secure the RH front ABS sensor and wiring harness.
- Apply anti-seize compound to the ABS sensor.
- Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft)
- Secure the clip.

12 Install the RH front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes Front Disc Brake Disc with Standard Brakes

13 Install the front wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

14 Check and top-up the differential case.
- Remove the container.

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