Front Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION1) Before installation, check the drive shaft. Rear Drive Shaft Inspection
2) 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.
3) Insert the drive shaft into the hub spline, and pull in 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.
Preparation tool:
ST: OIL SEAL PROTECTOR (28399SA010)
6) Install the front arm ball joint to the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
^ Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
^ Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.
Tightening torque:
50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.
CAUTION:
Use a new flange nut.
Tightening torque:
60 Nm (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
8) While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
Tightening torque:
220 Nm (22.43 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
9) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
10) Fill transmission gear oil. (MT model)
11) Fill differential gear oil. (AT and CVT models)
12) Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
13) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Service and Repair