FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF.

   2. Coat the lip of the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly type T oil seal with MP grease.

   3. 

      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 LH downward.

      • Do not damage the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly type T oil seal.

      • 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 LH.

      Tech Tips

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

   4. 

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      *a

      Matchmark

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot or speed sensor rotor.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

   
   

   1. Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF.

   2. Coat the lip of the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly type T oil seal with MP grease.

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

   4. Install the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Note

      
      

      • Do not damage the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly type T oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

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

   5. 

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

      Torque:

      32 N*m  { 330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

   6. 

      Text in Illustration

      *a

      Matchmark

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot or speed sensor rotor.

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

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4. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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5. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

   
   

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

      Note

      
      

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

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

   2. 

      Using a socket wrench (30 mm), 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 front drive shaft from rotating.

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

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

   Torque:

   103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

9. ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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10. INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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11. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

13. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

15. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

17. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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18. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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