Front Drive Shaft: Installation

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

   • Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.
   • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
   • Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
     Fig 1: Installing Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH

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1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with ATF.
2. Install the front drive shaft the assembly RH.
3. Using a screwdriver, install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring.
   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the boot and oil seal.
   • Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
     Fig 2: Locating Front Drive Shaft Assembly Bolt RH

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4. Install anew bolt.

   Torque: 32 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

1. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
   Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH And Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly LH

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1. Install the lower ball joint to the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH with the bolt and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 75 N*m (765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 4: Locating Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assembly Lower No.1 LH Bolt And 2 Nuts

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1. Install the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

2. Install a new cotter pin.
   NOTE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

1. Install the speed sensor front LH to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

   Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
     Fig 5: Locating Speed Sensor Bolt

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2. Install the flexible hose and the speed sensor to the shock absorber with the bolt and set the sensor clip on the knuckle.

   Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
   • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   • Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.
     Fig 6: Locating Flexible Hose And Shock Absorber Bolt

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1. Install the stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.

   Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

   Fig 7: Installing Front Stabilizer Link Assembly LH

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1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
   NOTE: Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft. Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

   Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub LH nut.

Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 8: Staking Front Axle Hub LH Nut

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HINT:

(See ADJUSTMENT )

1. Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (See ADJUSTMENT ).

1. ABS with EBD & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).