INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with oil.
Tech Tips
Be sure to use the same type of oil that is used for the transaxle.
Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
Note
Make sure that the snap ring opening is facing downwards when installing the drive shaft.
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot or dust cover.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.
Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive shaft.
Install the 2 bearing bracket bolts.
Note
Do not damage the oil seal, boot or dust cover.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Install the No. 1 engine under cover with the 10 clips and 6 bolts.
CLEAN DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE SHAFT NUT
Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
Note
Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Install the front axle assembly LH Click here.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.