Halfshaft - LH: Installation
- Install new self-locking nuts and a snap ring.CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner halfshaft joint must not be bent by more than 18 degrees.CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal when inserting the front drive halfshaft.
- Install the LH drive halfshaft and snap ring into the transaxle.
- Using the special tool, install the LH halfshaft stub into the wheel hub.
- Check the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION or MANUAL TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION .
- Attach the LH lower arm.
- Remove the special tool and attach the lower arm ball joint.
- Install the lower arm bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install a new wheel hub retaining nut.
- Tighten to 270 Nm (199 lb-ft).
- Install the LH wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Tighten the LH strut and spring assembly-to-mount nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
NOTE:
Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged, by pulling on the joint housing.
NOTE:
Remove the auxiliary plug from the transaxle opening.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
CAUTION:
Install and tighten the new wheel hub retaining nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub retaining nut after loosening or when not tightened to specifications in a continuous rotation.
CAUTION:
Always tighten a new wheel hub retaining nut with a torque wrench. Never use power tools to tighten the wheel hub retaining nut. Power tools may damage the nut or the halfshaft.
NOTE:
Use a 32 mm socket wrench.
NOTE:
Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.