Removal And Installation (LH): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse cotter pin.

Tighten the wheel hub nut to specification. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW (LH) .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut.
In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool (A) onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown below. Slide drive shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

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Tool number (A) : KV38107900 (-)
Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circular clip groove on transaxle side. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (LH) .
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse circlip.
- Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.
After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle side gear.
Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .