Installation

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.
(b) Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.





(c) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
- Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.
(b) Install the drive shaft assembly.





(c) Using a water pump pliers, install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring.
- Do not damage the boot and oil seal.
- Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

(d) Install a new bolt.
Torque: 32 Nm (330 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle assembly.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

4. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY





(a) Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 65 Nm (663 kgf-cm, 48 ft-lbf)
(b) Install a new clip.
NOTE:
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

5. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT





(a) Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 120 Nm (1,224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and front axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
- Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
- Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.
Torque: 294 Nm (2,998 kgf-cm, 217 ft-lbf)





(c) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub nut.
7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT Installation
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
9. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front Wheel Alignment
10. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(w/ Electronically Controlled Brake system: Test Mode Procedure)
(w/o Electronically Controlled Brake system: Test Mode Procedure)