Driveshaft Installation
Driveshaft InstallationM/T Model
NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are not dusty or dirty.
1. Apply about 5 g (0.18 oz) moly 60 paste (P/N 08734-0001) to the contact area of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
NOTE: The paste helps to prevent noise and vibration.
2. Install a new set ring onto the set ring groove of the driveshaft.
3. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) until the new set ring (C) locks in the groove (D).
4. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front wheel hub (B).
5. Install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, the tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the 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 lock pin (E) into the pin hole.
7. Install the heat shield.
NOTE: Tighten the three bolts in number of the order.
8. Connect the front stabilizer link.
9. 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.
10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel.
11. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
12. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid.
13. Install the splash shield.
14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
15. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
A/T Model
NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are not dusty or dirty.
1. Apply about 5 g (0.18 oz) moly 60 paste (P/N 08734-0001) to the contact area of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
NOTE: The paste helps to prevent noise and vibration.
2. Install a new set ring onto the set ring groove of the driveshaft.
3. 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.
4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential throughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or the intermediate shaft (C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).
5. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front wheel hub (B).
6. Install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the its slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening it.
NOTE: Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked.
7. Install the lock pin (E) into the pin hole.
8. Connect the front stabilizer link.
9. 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.
10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel.
11. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
12. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid.
13. Install the splash shield.
14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
15. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.