Left drive shaft

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Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shafts

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Check that ABS sensor gearwheel on driveshaft is free of dirt.

Push driveshaft in correctly so its circlip engages with differential slot. Check by carefully pulling on drive shaft inner joint.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft Spline

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Reinstall drive shaft in hub.

NOTE:

Apply metal adhesive, P/N 1161370-0, to the drive shaft splines as shown.

Twist MacPherson strut clear and insert driveshaft in hub. Use a socket wrench to hold suspension arm down.

Install a new driveshaft nut (hand-tight only).

NOTE:

Grease nut threads and flange.