FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE OIL SEAL


    1. Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.

    2. A0137J0E01

      Using SST and a hammer, install the manual transmission case oil seal.

      SST
      09316-60011   ( 09316-00011 )
      Drive in depth
      2.1 to 3.1 mm (0.083 to 0.122in.)

      Note

      Do not damage the oil seal lip.

  2. INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE OIL SEAL


    1. Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.

    2. A0137VJE01

      Using SST and a hammer, install the manual transaxle case oil seal.

      SST
      09636-20010
      Drive in depth
      1.7 to 2.7 mm (0.067 to 0.106 in.)

      Note

      Do not damage the oil seal lip.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

    A0137MQ

    1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with transaxle oil.

    2. Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a screwdriver and hammer.

      Note


      • Face the snap ring cut area downward.

      • Do not damage the oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly boot.

      Tech Tips

      Whether the front drive shaft assembly is securely driven in or not can be confirmed from the brass bar reaction force or sound.

  4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Push the front axle assembly out of the vehicle to align the spline of the front drive shaft assembly with the front axle assembly and insert the front axle assembly.

      Note


      • Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.

      • Do not damage the oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly boot.

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.

  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH

    A0136N3

    1. Push the front suspension lower arm No. 1 downward, install the front lower ball joint and tighten the castle nut and a new clip.

      Torque:
      98 N*m  { 1,000 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Retighten the castle nut and clip within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the clip with the castle nut.

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    A01388W

    1. Install the stabilizer bar front with the 2 cushion retainers, 2 cushions and a nut, as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be sure to install the cushion and retainer in the correct direction.

    2. Tighten the nut with a spanner (10 mm).

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    A013608

    1. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install it with the castle nut and a new cotter pin.

      Torque:
      33 N*m  { 336 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Retighten the castle nut and cotter pin within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the cotter pin with the castle nut.

  11. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT

    A0135U4E01

    1. Install a new front axle hub nut.

      Torque:
      216 N*m  { 2,202 kgf*cm, 160 ft.*lbf }

    2. Using a hammer and chisel, stake the front axle hub nut.

  13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  14. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH

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  15. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  17. ADD TRANSAXLE OIL

  18. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle in a level place.

    2. Remove the transmission filler plug and the gasket.

    3. A01361GE03

      Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom of the transmission filler plug opening.

      Note


      • Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.


      • After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.

    4. Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.

    5. Install the transmission filler plug and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  19. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  20. CHECK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKAGE