Front Driveshaft Removal and Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Front Drive Shaft Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
	Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
	Replace
	Engine oil
*1	Intermediate shaft

Set Ring - Install

Inboard Joint - Connect (Both Sides)

Right driveshaft

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1. Apply 2.0-3.0 g (0.071-0.106 oz) of UM246 (P/N 41211-PY5-305) to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft.

2. After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.

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3. Left driveshaft: Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, then dry them with compressed air.

NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

4. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or the intermediate shaft (C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).

NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.

Outboard Joint - Connect

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1. Apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of molybdenum grease to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
NOTE: The paste helps prevent noise and vibration.

Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect
NOTE: During reassembly, loosely install new flange nuts, then tighten them to the specified torque.

Spindle Nut - Install

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1. Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (A) against the driveshaft.

Front Wheel - Install
Front Driveshaft - After Install Check

1. Turn the wheel by hand and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
Transmission Fluid - Refill
Engine Undercover - Install
Wheel Alignment - Check
Test Drive - Check