Bracket, 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: Identifying Bracket Stud Bolts With Torque Specifications
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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: Identifying Bracket 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, m, 31-45 ft.lbf}
Insert the drive shaft into the transaxle until the 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 transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.
Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

Fig 3: Identifying Drive Shaft Contact Surface

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