FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with MP grease No. 2.

2. Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.

3. 

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   *a	Snap Ring Opening is Facing Downwards

   Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and hammer.

   Note

   
   

   • Make sure that the snap ring opening is facing downwards when installing the front drive shaft.

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

   • Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

   Tech Tips

   Whether or not the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft can be determined from the sound and feeling when tapping in the shaft.

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

1. Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly RH.

   Note

   Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

2. Using water pump pliers, install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring.

   Note

   Do not damage the boot and oil seal.

3. Install a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.

   Torque:

   32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH