Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Retighten the bracket No. 1 stud bolts when the bracket No. 2 nuts are loosened

Tighten the bracket No. 1 stud bolts.

Fig 1: Front Drive Shaft (RH) 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: Front Drive Shaft (RH) Bracket Bolts A And B
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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 ftlbf}
Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and front drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

Fig 3: Wheel Bearing Inner Race Grease Applying Area
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Insert the front drive shaft into the wheel hub.