Halfshaft - LH

Halfshaft - LH





Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel.

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

Remove and discard the front wheel hub nut.





4. Remove the ball joint nut and separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
5. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.





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

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





7. CAUTION: 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.

Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.





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





Installation

1. CAUTION: The circlips are unique in size and shape for each shaft. Make sure to use the specified circlip for the application or vehicle damage may occur.

Install the correct new circlip on the inboard stub shaft.





2. 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.
3. Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
4. Rotate the knuckle into position.
5. Position the ball joint in the knuckle and install the ball joint nut.
^ Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
6. Using a suitable tool, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.





7. CAUTION: 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 a new front wheel hub nut.
^ Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
8. Install the front tire and wheel.