Installation

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) FRONT DRIVE AXLE - RIGHT SIDE (INSTALLATION)

^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J44015 Tie ROD Installer
- SA9112T Axle Seal Protector

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: If stub shaft was removed, replace both retaining clips.





1. Install new stub shaft retaining ring.





2. Install Axle Seal Protector SA9112T into seal. Remove protector after shaft splines pass the seal.

NOTICE: When installing axle into transaxle/PTU case use care not to contact oil seal with the axle shaft splines. Damage may occur to the seal.





3. Install drive axle to power takeoff unit (PTU) shaft. Ensure axle is fully seated.

NOTICE: Use care not to damage boots or seals.





4. Insert outer end of axle into knuckle.





5. Install lower control arm ball stud to knuckle and tighten.
Torque:
Lower Control Arm Ball Stud-to-Knuckle Nut: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)+ 150°

6. Tighten nut one additional flat to align cotter pin hole if necessary. Secure cotter pin.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow stud to rotate. Secure link stud with wrench to install nut.





7. Install new right side lower stabilizer bar link nut and tighten.
Torque:
Right Side Lower Stabilizer Bar Link Nut: 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)





8. Insert tie rod to knuckle and install Tie ROD Installer J44015.
Torque:
Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Tool: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Do not allow stud to rotate while tightening nut. Damage may occur to seal.





9. Remove J44015 and install new tie rod to knuckle nut.
Torque:
Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Nut: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
10. Install wheel and tire.





11. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern.
Torque:
Wheel Nuts: 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
12. Install new front axle to knuckle nut and tighten.
Torque:
Front Axle-to-Knuckle Nut: 205 Nm (151 ft. lbs.)
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Check alignment and align as necessary.
15. Check applicable oil level and fill as necessary.