Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Installation

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CAUTION: Make sure to install the correct circlip for each application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft separation during vehicle operation.

Install a new circlip on the stub shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Intermediate Shaft Circlip

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Install the stub shaft in the rear drive unit.
- Make sure the circlip locks in the side gear.

Fig 2: Installing Stub Shaft In Rear Drive Unit

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Using the special tool, install the outer halfshaft end into the hub assembly.

Fig 3: Installing Outer Halfshaft End Into Hub Assembly

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Position the lower arm.

Fig 4: Supporting Lower Arm

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

Install the new rear wheel hub nut.
- To install, tighten to 255 Nm (188 lb-ft).
Stake the new nut in line with the keyway to a recommended minimum depth of 1 mm (0.039 in) below the keyway diameter to engage the locking feature.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Wheel Hub Nut

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Install the 4 rear toe link bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Link Bracket Nuts

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Install the lower shock absorber bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Locating Lower Shock Absorber Bolt

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Install the axle shaft speed sensor and bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

Fig 8: Locating Shaft Speed Sensor Bolt

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Fill the axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant.
Install the tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.