Driveshafts Installation

Driveshafts Installation





1. Install a new set ring onto the set ring groove of the driveshaft.





2. 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) until the set ring (C) locks in the groove (D).





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





4. 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 slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening it.
5. Install the new lock pin (E) into the pin hole as shown.





6. 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).





7. 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.
8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.
9. Refill the transmission with recommended transmission fluid :
^ Manual transmission
^ Automatic transmission.
^ CVT transmission.
10. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.