Halfshaft - LH

Halfshaft - LH





Exploded View









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 the front wheel hub nut.

- Do not discard at this time.





4. NOTE: Do not allow the ball joint stud to contact the CV boot.

Remove the ball joint nut and separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.

5. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, 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. 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 Slide Hammer and Halfshaft Remover, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.





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





Installation

1. NOTICE: 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. 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.

Using the previously removed hub nut, seat the halfshaft.

- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

- Remove and discard the hub nut.

7. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.

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

Install a new hub nut.

- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

8. Install the front tire and wheel.