FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 2GR-FKS) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)


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

      Note

      Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for 2WD:


      1. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.

    2. A002AUW

      Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      Note


      • Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly LH during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

      Tech Tips

      Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

    3. A00296DC01
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Note


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

      • Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

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

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)


    1. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease.

    2. Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

    3. A0026YE

      Install the front drive shaft assembly RH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      63.7 N*m  { 650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf }
    4. A0028BCC01
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Note


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

      • Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

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

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

  4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)


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

    2. Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Note


      • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

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

    3. A0027UN

      Install the bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.

      Torque:
      32.4 N*m  { 330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }
    4. A002BWNC02
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      • Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the contact surfaces.

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

  5. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (for AWD)


    1. Temporarily install the engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.

    2. Install the engine mounting bracket RH with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      54 N*m  { 551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for AWD)


    1. Fully tighten the engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the 2 hole plugs.

    3. Install the engine mounting insulator RH with the nut.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

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

    Click here

  8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    for 2WD: Click here

    for AWD: Click here

  10. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

    2. A0028OQC01
      *a Sensor Clamp

      Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor and front flexible hose when installing them.

      Tech Tips

      Install the front speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.

    3. Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.

  11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

    2. A002CEM

      Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

    3. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  12. ADD TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

    Click here

  13. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    for UA80E: Click here

    for UA80F: Click here

  14. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL LEAK (for AWD)

  15. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

    Click here

  16. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for AWD)

    Click here

  17. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    Click here

  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  20. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here