Front Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION1) Insert the BJ into hub splines.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip and tone wheel.
2) Using ST1 and ST2, pull the drive shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
3) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4) Install the SFJ on transmission spindle and drive spring pin into place.
CAUTION: Always use a new spring pin.
5) Connect the transverse link to the housing.
Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
6) Install the stabilizer bracket.
7) While depressing brake pedal, tighten the axle nut to the specified torque
Tightening torque: 220 Nm (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut.
^ Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
^ Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
8) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely