Replacement

TOOL REQUIRED
- ST1 926470000 Axle Shaft Puller
- ST2 927140000 Plate
- ST1 922431000 Axle Shaft Installer
- ST2 927390000 Adapter
- Or Equivalent

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid rocks), and remove front wheel cap and wheels.
3. Unlock axle nut.
4. Remove axle nut using a socket wrench.

CAUTION: Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after removing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may damage wheel bearings.

5. Disconnect transverse link from housing.





6. Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle to DOJ/FTJ.

CAUTION: Use a new spring pin.





7. Remove front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage oil seal lip when removing front drive shaft.
^ When front drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace inner oil seal.

INSTALLATION
1. Insert BJ into hub splices

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.





2. Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place

CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.

3. Tighten axle nut temporarily





4. Install DOJ on transmission spindle and drive spring pin into place

CAUTION: Always use a new spring pin.

5. Connect transverse link to housing. Torque (self-locking nut): 49 ± 10 Nm (36 ± 7 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.

6. Install stabilizer bracket
7. While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 186 ± 20 Nm (137 ± 14 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut.
^ Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
^ Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.

8. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.