Front Halfshaft RH: Installation

If equipped with AWD. Inspect inboard end of the halfshaft.

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If equipped with FWD. Inspect the inboard end of the halfshaft.

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Inspect the outboard end of the halfshaft.

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If equipped with Front Wheel Drive, install a new halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH - FWD - 6F35 . Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH - 6F50/6F55 .
If equipped with All Wheel Drive, install a new intermediate shaft seal. Refer to: Intermediate Shaft Seal - 6F35 . Refer to: Intermediate Shaft Seal - 6F50/6F55 .
NOTE: Do not fully install the shaft at this time.

Insert the splines of the halfshaft through the halfshaft seal. Remove the seal protector.

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NOTE: Insert the halfshaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the concave groove of the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.

Install the halfshaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the intermediate shaft bearing support bracket.

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Install the new intermediate shaft bearing bracket and intermediate shaft bearing bracket nuts.
Torque:

Stage 1: Lower nut: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Stage 2: Upper nut: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Stage 3: Lower nut: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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If equipped. Install the new halfshaft washer.

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NOTE: Do not install the halfshaft any deeper than the centerline of the bearing with the centerline of the bracket. Over-installation of the halfshaft and pulling the halfshaft back out to align the bearing in the bracket could damage the intermediate shaft seal.

Using the special tool, install the halfshaft outboard end through the wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft.

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Install the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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If equipped. Position the ride height sensor and install the ride height sensor bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Install the flexible brake hose mounting bolt.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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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: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Have an assistant apply pressure to brake pedal and install the new halfshaft nut.

Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)

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Check and top off the transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check - 6F35 . Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check - 6F50 6F55 .
Install the powertrain underbody shield.

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
If equipped with dynamic suspension, calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.