FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 4WD/AWD) INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

   
   

   1. Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. 

      Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with MP grease.

   2. Set the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH with the opening side facing down.

   3. Align the splines and tap in the front drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.

      Note

      
      

      • Using MP grease, set the front drive shaft hole snap ring in the groove with the opening facing downwards and centered radially.

      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover.

3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

   
   

   1. Install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.

   2. Align the shaft splines and securely install the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Note

      
      

      • Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.

      • When inserting the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.

   3. Install the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new bolt.

      Torque:

      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

4. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH

   
   

   1. 

      Apply MP grease to the entire contact surface between the front drive shaft assembly and axle hub bearing surface or only apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz.) of MP grease to the 4 areas on the axle hub bearing shown in the illustration.

   2. Align the matchmarks and connect the steering knuckle with axle hub LH.

   3. 

      Attach the 2 guides and install the bolt.

      Torque:

      18.5 N*m  { 189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

5. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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7. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

   Click here

9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

    Click here

11. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

    Click here

13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

14. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    
    

    • for U660F: Click here

    • for U760F: Click here

15. ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

    
    

    • for EA64F: Click here

    • for EB61F: Click here

    • for EB63F: Click here

16. ADD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

    Click here

17. ADD TRANSFER OIL

    Click here

18. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK

19. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    
    

    • for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV: Click here

    • for 2AR-FE: Click here

    • for 3ZR-FE: Click here

    • for 3ZR-FAE: Click here

20. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

    
    

    • for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV: Click here

    • for 2AR-FE: Click here

    • for 3ZR-FE: Click here

    • for 3ZR-FAE: Click here

21. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    
    

    • for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV: Click here

    • for 2AR-FE, 3ZR-FE: Click here

    • for 3ZR-FE: Click here

    • for 3ZR-FAE: Click here

22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:

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

23. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    
    

    • w/ VSC: Click here

    • w/o VSC: Click here

24. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here