Halfshaft Seal - LH: Installation

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Install the LH halfshaft seal onto the special tool.

Fig 1: Installing LH Halfshaft Seal On Special Tool
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Using the special tools, install the LH halfshaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing LH Halfshaft Seal Using Special Tools
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Using the LH halfshaft seal protector provided with the new LH halfshaft seal, install the LH halfshaft partially into the transaxle.

Fig 3: Installing LH Halfshaft Into Transaxle
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Remove the LH halfshaft seal protector and install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.

Fig 4: Installing LH Halfshaft Into Transaxle
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Install the LH ball joint into the knuckle.
Install the new LH lower control arm knuckle bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating LH Lower Control Arm Knuckle Bolt
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Install the brake hose retainer and bolt on the LH strut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Brake Hose Retainer Bolt
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Tighten the LH upper strut mount nuts.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating LH/RH Top Strut Nuts
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Install the front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Fill the transaxle with transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING in this information.