FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 1NR-FE) INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

    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. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with gear oil.

    2. Coat the lip of the transmission case oil seal with MP grease.

    3. C107969

      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 transmission case 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.

      Tip:

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

    4. C275970C01

      *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.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

  6. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  7. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

  8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

  9. 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 drive shaft.

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

    2. C165538

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

      216 N*m

      2203 kgf*cm

      159 ft.*lbf

      Tip:

      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.

  10. ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

  11. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK

  12. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  13. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  14. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Metal Type)

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    103 N*m

    1050 kgf*cm

    76 ft.*lbf

  16. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

  17. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL