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Front Driveshaft Removal and Installation: Installation: Procedure

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NOTE:

Numbered call-outs in figure pertain to list numbers in following procedure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Driveshaft Components With Torque Specifications For Installation
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Detailed information, notes, and precautions
Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
Replace
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut.
*1 Intermediate shaft
  1. Set Ring - Install
  2. Inboard Joint - Connect
    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.
  3. Outboard Joint - Connect
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    		 1. Apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of Molykote M-77 grease or equivalent to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
    NOTE:  The paste helps prevent noise and vibration.
  4. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect

    NOTE:  During reassembly, loosely install new flange nuts, then tighten them to the specified torque.

  5. Spindle Nut - Install
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    		 NOTE:  Do not use a stake, punch or screwdriver in the brake rotor to keep it from moving. Have an assistant press on the brakes instead while you are tightening.

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

    NOTE: 

    • Check spindle nut shoulder as shown.
    • Be careful not to make a crack on the spindle nut when staking.
  6. Front Wheel - Install
  7. Front Driveshaft - After Install Check
    1. Turn the wheel by hand and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
  8. Transmission Fluid - Refill
  9. Engine Undercover - Install
  10. Wheel Alignment - Check
  11. Test Drive - Check
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