Axle Shafts: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the front wheel drive axle into the transaxle. To 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.
- Install the front wheel drive axle into the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Connect the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle.
- 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. See Figure . Install the stabilizer shaft link. Install the wheel and the tire. Lower the vehicle. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Inspect the wheel alignment.