Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
REMOVALFront Drive Axle Assembly:
Raise the front of the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands.
Remove or disconnect the following components. The step numbers correspond to the components numbered in the diagram.
Removing Axle Shaft From Hub:
1. Assembly of hub and disc, back plate, knuckle arm and lower end
Aligning The Set Marks On The Propeller Shaft:
2. Propeller shaft
NOTE: Apply the setting marks
3. Nuts and bolts
4. Washer
Placement Of Jack Under Front Axle:
Bolt Removal:
Removing Front Axle Assembly:
5. Front drive axle assembly. Support the center of the front axle and remove the four fixing bolts indicated. Lower the front axle assembly and roll it out toward the front of the vehicle. Take care not to damage the Birfield joints or the double-offset joints.
6. Washer
INSTALLATION
Front Drive Axle Assembly:
Install or connect the following components. The step numbers correspond to the components numbered in the diagram.
6. Washer
Removing Front Axle Assembly:
5. Front drive axle assembly
4. Washer
3. Nuts and bolts, torque to 15.5kg-m (112.1 ft lbs)
Aligning The Set Marks On The Propeller Shaft:
2. Propeller shaft. Align the setting marks applied during the removal process and torque the bolts to 6.4 kg-m (46.3 ft lbs)
1. Assembly of hub and disc, back plate, knuckle, knuckle arm, and lower end.