Section 60 (Half Shaft - 500 - Electric): Installation

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NOTE:

The six bolts and washers that are used to secure the halfshaft to the electric drive unit output flange MUST be replaced. DO NOT REUSE THE BOLTS OR WASHERS.

NOTE:

No torque verification is allowed after 10 minutes of the bolts being torqued. ANY MANIPULATION of the bolts after 10 minutes of being torqued will require the bolt(s) and washer(s) to be changed.

NOTE:

USE OF ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND IS PROHIBITED!

NOTE:

The inner tripod joints are designed with a retention feature that prevents the tripod rollers from coming out of the inner joint housing up to a specific load. If this feature is overcome and any of the rollers are pulled past the retention feature the joint will "lock-up" and no longer function properly. The entire halfshaft assembly must be replaced if this occurs.

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Clean dirt and moisture from the bearing hub before installing the halfshaft into the hub bearing and steering knuckle.
Remove any grease from the CV joint threaded holes. Clean and dry the threaded holes to allow the thread patch to adhere properly.
Place the halfshaft in position on electric drive unit output flange.
Install the NEW bolts and washers to hold the inner CV joint to the electric drive unit output flange. While holding the joint flush to the flange, tighten the bolts while indexing in a crossed pattern to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.). Make sure the joint is tightened down evenly to keep the joint flush to the flange.
NOTE:
Make sure the double washer is flat against the CV joint housing prior to torquing the bolt to avoid damage to the washer. If damaged, replace the bolt and washer.

NOTE:
Residual torque check allowed only within 10 minutes of being torqued the first time, any manipulation after this time will require a bolt and washer change.
Install the outer CV joint into the bearing hub.

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Position the lower end of the strut assembly in line with the upper end of the knuckle (3), aligning the mounting holes. Insert the mounting bolts (4) from the front side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Before tightening the nuts, push the knuckle toward the vehicle to achieve the most negative camber. Positive camber may cause handling instability.
Install the nuts (2) to hold the knuckle (3) to the strut and tighten the nuts to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).

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Insert the outer tie rod (5) ball stud into the hole in the knuckle (3) arm.
Install the nut (4) to hold the tie rod end to the knuckle (3) and tighten the nut to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).

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Insert the wheel speed sensor (2) into the knuckle.
Install the screw (1) to hold the sensor to the knuckle, tighten the screw to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

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Clean the dirt from the threads of the halfshaft (2).
NOTE:
Install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut cannot be reused after removal.
Install the nut on the halfshaft. While a helper applies the brakes, use a 36mm Craftsman® thin-wall socket (or equivalent) to tighten the hub nut to 310 N.m (229 ft. lbs.).

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Stake the hub nut using (special tool #10287-1, Tool, Staking) so metal rolls into the keyway slots (3) in the halfshaft. The edge must be split and bent into the shape shown in the illustration (3).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .

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Install the cross car cradle brace (1). Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 ft. lbs.).
Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.