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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the front wheel drive axle (1, 2) into the transaxle.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Front Wheel Drive Axle
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  2. Verify that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated:
    • Grasp the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward. Do not pull on the front wheel drive axle shaft.
    • The front wheel drive axle will remain in place when the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated.
  3. Install the front wheel drive axle into the front wheel drive shaft bearing.
  4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  5. Connect the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install a new front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into the caliper and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  8. Install the wheel and the tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Inspect the transaxle fluid level.
  11. Inspect the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
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