Drive Axle, Removing And Installing, Triple Roller Joint AAR2600I: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Install new circlip into the groove on the joint pin.
-- Engage the outer and inner splines of joint and transmission.
-- Grab the drive axle by hand and push it all the way into the joint.
-- Now slide the joint into the transmission with a >>jerk<<.
The sliding part inside the joint can be used for this >>jerk<<. When doing this, do not pull the drive axle too far out of the joint.
Never use a hammer or striking tool!
-- Make sure the drive axle fits securely inside the transmission. The joint pulls against the resistance of the circlip.
When Checking, Only Pull on the Joint Piece and Not on the Drive Axle.
-- Install the outer joint as far as possible into the wheel hub splines.
-- Install the lower noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- Tighten nuts -arrows-.
Tighten the nuts -arrows- in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
-- Tighten drive axle bolt onto the wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE BOLT, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when doing this, otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.
-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .