Front Driveshaft Installation

Front Driveshaft Installation





1. Install a new set ring in the set ring groove of the driveshaft (left driveshaft),





2. Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g (0.02 - 0.04 oz) of grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft. After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.





3. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or intermediate shaft (C) until the new set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).





4. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).





5. Clean off any grease contamination from the ball joint threads, then install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the new castle nut (C) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening it.

NOTE: Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked.

6. Install the new lock pin (D) into the ball joint pin hole as shown.





7. Connect the front stabilizer link (A) to the lower arm. Hold the stabilizer link ball joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and tighten the new flange nut (D).





8. Install a new spindle nut (A), then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.
10. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
11. Refill the transmission with recommended transmission fluid:
^ Manual transmission
^ Automatic transmission.
12. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.