PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Coat the lip of the differential oil seal with MP grease.
Tech Tips
Inspect the oil seal for wear or damage.
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with hypoid gear oil.
Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
Note
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing downward.
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
If the outboard joint shaft is new, remove the anti-rust oil on the screw end with non-residue solvent.
Tech Tips
Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be confirmed from the sound or feeling when driving it.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH