Axle Nut

Front axle shaft nut

Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent

NOTICE:
Be sure to perform this work for a new front drive shaft assembly
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter

Using a socket wrench, install a new front axle hub shaft nut





Torque 216 Nm (2203 kgf-cm, 159 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps

HINT
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the front drive shaft from rotating