Removal and Installation

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)

FFD-16 COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Remove three way catalyst (right bank).
2. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool.
3. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool.
4. Remove front drive shaft both.
5. Remove side shaft assembly.
6. Remove front propeller shaft.
7. Remove front suspension member with power tool.
8. Remove engine wire harness clamp bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Refer to "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.
^ When installing side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil seal.





^ Tighten mounting bolts in the order as described below when installing front final drive assembly: upper side of gear carrier (1), part of carrier cover (2), lower part of gear carrier (3).

CAUTION: Align the mating faces of gear carrier and oil pan for installation.





^ When installing breather hoses and tube, refer to the figure.

CAUTION: Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the breather hose caused by bending or winding when installing it.





^ Install breather connector as shown in the figure.
Angle "A": 22.5°
"B": 22.5 - 45°
^ When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil level after the installation.