Front Drive Shaft Installation

Front Drive Shaft

INSTALLATION
1) Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.

NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.

6MT model
2) Insert the AC into hub splines.
3) Draw the drive shaft into specified position.

CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.

4) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
5) Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to transmission.
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6) Connect the front arm ball joint to the housing.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.

CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque: 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
8) While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 220 Nm (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
Do not apply a load to the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Otherwise the hub bearing may become damaged.

9) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
10) Fill transmission gear oil.
11) Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque: 100 Nm (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
12) Connect the ground cable to battery.
13) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.