Front Halfshaft RH - Attach To The Transmission

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

Clean and inspect the inner halfshaft splines and mating surfaces.
If equipped.

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Rotate the steering wheel fully to the LH 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..

NOTE: Do not fully install 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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Inspect and install the RH halfshaft through the seal protector.

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NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.

Install the new halfshaft retaining strap and the new halfshaft retaining strap nuts.

Torque: Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm); Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly installed.

Insert the metal ball joint protection onto the wheel knuckle and removal the lower arm ball joint cover.

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NOTE: Make sure a new bolt is installed.

NOTE: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

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

Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly installed.

Install the flexible brake hose bolt.

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Attach the tie rod and install a new tie rod nut

Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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If equipped.

Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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