Front Halfshaft RH: Installation

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Install a new RH halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH 6F15 . Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH DPS6/6DCT250 . Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH MTX75 . Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH B6 . Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH MMT6 .
NOTE: Do not fully install the halfshaft at this time.

Using a seal protector. Install the halfshaft splines through the seal protector and remove the seal protector.

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NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the concave groove of the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.

Insert the halfshaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is seated in the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.

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Install the new intermediate shaft bearing strap and new intermediate shaft bearing strap nuts.
Torque

:Stage 1: Lower nut:: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: Upper nut:: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Stage 3: Lower nut:: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Position the halfshaft through the wheel bearing.

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Using the special tool, seat the halfshaft in the wheel bearing mating splines. Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft.

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Install the new lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque

: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

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Install the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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If equipped, install the underbody shield.

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NOTE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

NOTE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Using an assistant to apply brake pressure, install the new wheel hub nut.

Torque

:Stage 1: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) Stage 2: 90°

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .