Front Drive Shaft: Installation

NOTE: When the front drive shaft is removed using the ST, install the caliper body. Ref. to BRAKE>FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .

Replace with a new differential side retainer oil seal.
Except for WILDERNESS model:

Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580) (EXCEPT FOR WILDERNESS)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL>REPLACEMENT .

WILDERNESS model:

Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580) (WILDERNESS)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL>REPLACEMENT .
Replace the circlip with a new part.
Apply differential gear oil to the differential side retainer oil seal lip and front drive shaft insertion section.
Set the ST to differential side retainer.
Preparation tool:

ST: OIL SEAL PROTECTOR (28399SA010)

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Insert the front drive shaft spline section into transmission and remove the ST (OIL SEAL PROTECTOR).
NOTE: Remove it before inserting the front drive shaft completely.
Insert the front drive shaft completely.
Insert the front drive shaft into the front hub unit bearing.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the front drive shaft.
- Be careful not to damage the front hub unit bearing.
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
Install the front axle housing to the arm COMPL front.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
- Before tightening bolts, make sure the bottom surface of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint COMPL are in contact.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the front exhaust pipe. (LH side) Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Install the crossmember support rear RH. (RH side) Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
Fill differential gear oil.
Except for WILDERNESS model:

Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580) (EXCEPT FOR WILDERNESS)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .

WILDERNESS model:

Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580) (WILDERNESS)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
While depressing the brake pedal, install the axle nut.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new axle nut.

Tightening torque:

220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
Crimp the axle nut.

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Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. (LH side) Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode". Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Perform the lane keep assist learning value clear. Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .