Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the wheel drive shaft (2) to the transaxle (1).
- Verify that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged to the transaxle by grasping the inner tripod housing and pulling outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar. The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.
- Install the wheel drive shaft (1) to the hub and bearing assembly (2).
- Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the wheel speed sensor harness into position and connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
- Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
in Power Steering System.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the washer and the new drive axle nut (2).
Insert a drift (1) into the rotor and against the caliper in order to prevent the rotor from turning.
Tighten: Tighten the drive axle nut to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.