Front Drive Shaft Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Insert BJ into hub splines.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip and tone wheel.





2. Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER

CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.





3. Tighten axle nut temporarily.
4. Install SFJ on transmission spindle and drive spring pin into place.

CAUTION: Always use a new spring pin.

5. Connect transverse link to housing.
Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.

6. Install stabilizer bracket.
7. While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 216 Nm (22 kgf-m, 159 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut (3.0 L model: Olive color, 2.5 L model: Gold color).
^ Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
^ Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.

8. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.