Installation [12/2012 - 08/2016]: Procedure
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
- Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with MP grease.
- Set the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH with the opening side facing down.
- Align the splines and tap in the front drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.NOTE:
- Using MP grease, set the front drive shaft hole snap ring in the groove with the opening facing downwards and centered radially.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover.
- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with MP grease.
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
- Install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
- Align the shaft splines and securely install the front drive shaft assembly RH.NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
- When inserting the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.
- Install the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new bolt.
Torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
- CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH
- Apply MP grease to the entire contact surface between the front drive shaft assembly and axle hub bearing surface or only apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz.) of MP grease to the 4 areas on the axle hub bearing shown in the illustration.
- Align the matchmarks and connect the steering knuckle with axle hub LH.
- Attach the 2 guides and install the bolt.
Torque: 18.5 N*m (189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
- Apply MP grease to the entire contact surface between the front drive shaft assembly and axle hub bearing surface or only apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz.) of MP grease to the 4 areas on the axle hub bearing shown in the illustration.
- CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ]
- ADD TRANSFER OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 77
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 79
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2015 - 08/2016]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - 08/2016]