FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD): Installation

1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with ATF.
2. Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
   NOTE:

   • Set the snap ring with the opening side facing downward.
   • Do not damage the oil seal.

   HINT:

   Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be confirmed from the sound or feeling when driving it.

   Fig 1: Identifying Front Drive Shaft

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1. Install the front lower ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 160 N*m (1,631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Ball Joint Bolts

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1. Install the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle.
   Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly

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2. Install the nut.

   Torque: 91 N*m (928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf) 

3. Install a new cotter pin.
   NOTE: If the holes in the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.

1. Install the hub nut.

   Torque: 235 N*m (2,396 kgf*cm, 174 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 4: Identifying Front Axle Hub Nut

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2. Install the adjusting lock cap and a new cotter pin.

1. Install the skid control sensor wire onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.

   Torque: 13 N*m (127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

2. Engage the 3 clamps.
3. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the speed sensor with the bolt.

   Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 5: Identifying Front Speed Sensor

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Torque: 112 N*m (1,137 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf) 

Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

(See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

(See ADJUSTMENT )