Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

-- Insert both of upper control arm joint pins -2- in the wheel bearing housing and insert the bolt -1-.

NOTE:

Push the upper control arms down as far as possible while tightening the bolts!

-- Tighten the threaded connection -1-.

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Tightening specification for drive axle to flange shaft/transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING .

-- Install the wheel.

-- Tighten the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Tighten the drive axle to wheel hub threaded connection. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .