FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring to the front drive inboard joint assembly.

      Note

      Face the end gap of the front drive inboard joint hole snap ring downward.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Coat the lip of the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly type T oil seal with MP grease.

    2. A005EJ8

      Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly.

      Note


      • Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.

      • Do not damage the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly type T oil seal.

      • Do not damage the inboard joint boot.

      • Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. A005CO1E05
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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  6. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  7. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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  8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Tech Tips


      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

    2. A005D2P

      Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install the axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  9. ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  10. INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  13. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  14. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  15. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  16. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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