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.

      Note


      • Do not damage the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

      • Front drive shaft hole snap ring LH should be installed completely.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


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      Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH 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 LH 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.

      • Do not damage the oil seal, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover LH.

      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the front drive shaft assembly LH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.

      • Do not tap the end of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH with a hammer, etc.

  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


      • Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover RH.

      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the front drive shaft assembly RH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.

      • Do not tap the end of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly RH with a hammer, etc.

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

      Torque:
      32.4 N*m  { 330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Before installing the bolt, check the end for rubber.

  4. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH


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      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.

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      Attach the 2 guides and install the bolt.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 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

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  9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  11. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


  15. ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL


  16. ADD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID


  17. ADD TRANSFER OIL

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  18. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK

  19. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


  20. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


  21. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


  22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  23. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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  24. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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