FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): Installation

1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.
2. Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.
3. Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
   • Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
   Fig 1: Installing Drive Shaft Assembly

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1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.
2. Install the drive shaft assembly.
3. Using a water pump pliers, install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring.
   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the boot and oil seal.
   • Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
4. Install a new bolt.

   Torque: 32 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 2: Identifying Bolt

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1. Install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle assembly.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

1. Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf) 

2. Install a new clip.
   NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.
   Fig 3: Identifying Clip

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1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 120 N*m (1,224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf) 

1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.

   Torque: 294 N*m (2,998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 4: Identifying Front Axle Hub Nut

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2. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub nut.

Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

(See ADJUSTMENT )

(w/ ECB: See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )

(w/ o ECB: See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )

Fig 5: Staking Axle Hub Nut

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