Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note

CAUTION:

The oil seal could be damaged at the end area of the front drive shaft. When installing the front drive shaft to the transaxle, be careful not to damage the oil seal. If the oil seal is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Retighten the bracket No. 1 stud bolts when the bracket No. 2 nuts are loosened.

Tighten the bracket No. 1 stud bolts.

Fig 1: Tightening Bracket No. 1 Stud Bolts
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Tightening torque

8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Temporarily tighten the bolts A and B.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts
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Tighten the bolts A, then tighten the bolt B to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

42-62 N.m {4.3-6.3 kgf.m, 31-45 ft.lbf}
Apply transaxle oil or ATF to the oil seal lip.
Insert the front drive shaft into the transaxle until the front drive shaft bearing contacts the bracket stopper.
Temporarily tighten the nuts C, then tighten the nuts C to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

22-28 N.m {2.3-2.8 kgf.m, 17-20 ft.lbf}
Apply grease (L2Y1 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and front drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

Fig 3: Grease Applying Area To Wheel Bearing Inner Race And Front Drive Shaft Contact Surface
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Insert the front drive shaft into the wheel hub.