Installation Procedure
- Install a NEW washer (1) to the wheel drive shaft (2).
- Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the splines are past the DT-6332
protector.
NOTE: In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted or otherwise damaged.
- Remove the DT-6332 protector from the differential output shaft seal.
- Install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
- Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by holding the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward.
- Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.
- Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the outer tie rod assembly at the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Install the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to the wheel drive shaft (1) tighten in 3 passes.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Insert a drift or punch in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.
- Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Using a torque wrench (1) and the appropriate size socket, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
- Release the wheel drive shaft nut trough 45 degrees.
- Retighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 250 N.m (185 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, refill the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
- If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .