Halfshaft Seal - RH

Halfshaft Seal - RH

Removal

All Vehicles

1. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.

2. Remove the brake hose retainer bolt and the brake hose retainer from the RH strut.

3. Remove and discard the RH ball joint bolt and nut.

4. Separate the RH ball joint from the knuckle.

5. Remove and discard the bearing retainer strap nuts.

Vehicles built before 04/2011

6. Position aside the bearing shield.

All Vehicles

7. Remove and discard the bearing retainer strap.

8. Detach the RH intermediate shaft assembly from the transaxle and position aside. Support the RH intermediate shaft assembly.

9. Using a suitable tool. remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.

Installation

1. Install the RH halfshaft seal onto the special tool.

2. Using the special tools, install the RH halfshaft seal.

3. Using the RH halfshaft seal protector provided with the new RH halfshaft seal, install the RH intermediate shaft assembly partially into the transaxle.

4. Remove the RH halfshaft seal protector and install the RH intermediate shaft assembly into the transaxle.

5. Install the new bearing retainer strap and shield (if equipped).
- Install the strap on the studs.

- Position the shield (if equipped) on the studs.

NOTICE: Install the bearing retainer strap on the bracket studs before the shield, and tighten the nuts evenly in stages (alternating from top to bottom) or incorrect bearing clampload may occur causing component damage.

6. Install the new bearing retainer strap nuts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. Install the RH ball joint into the knuckle.

8. Install the new RH ball join bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

9. Install the brake hose retainer and bolt on the RH strut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

10. Install the RH front wheel and tire.

11. Fill the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to Transmission Draining and Filling Transmission Fluid Level Check.