Halfshaft Seal - RH: Installation

Using the special tool, install the halfshaft oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Halfshaft Oil Seal
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CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not bend more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.

Fig 2: Attaching Intermediate Shaft And Halfshaft To Transaxle

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NOTE: Install a new intermediate shaft center bearing cap and nuts.

Install the intermediate shaft center bearing cap.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Intermediate Shaft Center Bearing Cap And Nuts
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CAUTION: Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.

Attach the lower arm ball joint to the wheel knuckle.
- Tighten the nut to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Attaching Lower Arm Ball Joint To Wheel Knuckle
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NOTE: The fill height is 5-10 mm below the lower edge of the filler hole.

Remove the transmission fluid filler plug. Check the transaxle fluid level and top up with Manual transmission fluid if necessary.
- Tighten the transmission fluid filler plug to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Fluid Filler Plug
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Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Strut And Spring Assembly Mount Nuts
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