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Installation (from 07/2011)





DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint with gear oil.

(b) Align the inboard joint splines and install the drive shaft with a screwdriver and hammer.

NOTICE:
* Face the cut area of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
* Do not damage the oil seal.
* Do not damage the inboard joint boot.

HINT
Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Push the front axle out of the vehicle to align the spline of the drive shaft with the front axle and insert the front axle.

NOTICE:
* Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
* Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
* Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
* Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation (from 07/2011)

6. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

7. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation (from 07/2011)

8. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Installation (from 07/2011)

10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

11. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS) Installation (from 07/2011)

12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (w/ ABS)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft and axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:
* Be sure to perform this work for a new front drive shaft.
* Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

(b) Using a deep socket wrench 30 mm, install a new front axle shaft nut.

Torque : 216 Nm (2203 kgf-cm, 159 ft-lbf)

(c) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.





14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

15. ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL Service and Repair

16. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Installation (from 07/2011)

17. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK

18. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

19. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

20. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

21. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Front Wheel Alignment (for Hatchback) (from 07/2011)