Halfshaft - RH: Installation

AWD vehicles 

1. Install a new intermediate shaft seal and deflector. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE-POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .

All vehicles 

2. Install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly and the 2 nuts.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
   Fig 1: Locating Halfshaft Assembly And Nuts

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3. Position the halfshaft and ball joint into the wheel knuckle. Install the new ball joint nut.
   • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
   Fig 2: Locating Ball Joint Nut

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4. Install the bolt in the brake tube bracket.
   • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
   Fig 3: Locating Brake Tube Bracket Bolt

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5. Install the 2 scrivets in the rubber shield.
   Fig 4: Locating Halfshaft Assembly And Nuts

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AWD vehicles 

6. Install the RH brake disc. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .

All vehicles 

NOTE: 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.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
7. Using the previously removed hub nut, seat the halfshaft.
   • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
   • Remove and discard the hub nut.
NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
8. Install a new hub nut.
   • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
9. Install the front tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .