Front Drive Shaft Left Side

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the shock absorber. Removal and Installation.
2.Remove wheel hub lock nut. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
4.Remove drive shaft mounting bolts from side shaft. (VQ-37VHR)
5.Remove drive shaft mounting bolts and washers from side shaft. (VK-56VD)
6.Remove drive shaft from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
- Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:
Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.
- Since the drive shaft is assembled by press-fitting, use the tightening torque range for the wheel hub lock nut.

CAUTION:
Be sure to use torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub lock nut. Never use a power tool.
- Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckle.