FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

Install the RH side following the same procedures as for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    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.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    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.

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

    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.

  4. 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 }

  5. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    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.

  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB 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.

  7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  8. ADD TRANSAXLE OIL

  9. INSPECT TRANSAXLE OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle in a level place.

    2. Remove the transmission filler plug and the gasket.

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      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 }

  10. CHECK FOR TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKAGE

  11. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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