Front Halfshaft LH: Installation

Replace the LH halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal LH .
NOTE: Install a new component if it is damaged or has excessive wear.

Clean and inspect the inner halfshaft splines and mating surfaces.

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NOTE: Install a new component if it is damaged or has excessive wear.

Clean and inspect the outer halfshaft splines and mating surfaces.

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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

Install a new halfshaft retaining circlip.

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NOTE: Make sure that the strut is not moved more than necessary to prevent damage to top mount.

NOTE: The inner constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 18 deg..

NOTE: The outer constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 45 deg..

NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

NOTE: Do not fully install the shaft at this time.

Using seal protector, insert the halfshaft splines through the seal protector. Remove the seal protector before completely installing the halfshaft.

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NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on the outer CV joint or damage can result.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly installed.

Remove the seal protector before completely installing the LH halfshaft.

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Rotate the steering wheel fully to the RH side.

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NOTE: Make sure that the strut is not moved more than necessary to prevent damage to top mount.

NOTE: The inner constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 18 deg..

NOTE: The outer constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 45 deg..

Position the LH halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub.

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Using special tool, install the LH halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub. Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft.
Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.

Insert the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the lower ball joint bolt and nut.

Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

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Install the flexible brake hose bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 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.

NOTE: Make sure a new nut is installed.

Using an assistant to apply brake pressure, install the wheel hub nut.

Torque:Stage 1: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm); Stage 2: 90 deg.

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: WHEELS AND TIRES .
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .