Front Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFT1. INSTALL LH DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Coat gear oil to the inboard joint tulip and differential case sliding surface.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the drive shaft unit it makes contact with the pinion shaft.
HINT:
- Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
- Whether or not the drive shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by the sound or feeling when driving it in.
2. INSTALL RH DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Install the bearing bracket and stay with three bolts.
Torque:
Bracket: 650 kg-cm (47 ft-lb, 64 N.m)
Stay: 770 kg-cm (56 ft-lb, 76 N.m)
(b) Coat gear oil to the inboard joint and differential sliding surface.
(c) Insert the RH drive shaft.
NOTICE: Do not damage the oil seal lip.
3. CONNECT DRIVE SHAFT TO AXLE HUB
Install the outboard joint side of the drive shaft to the axle hub.
NOTICE: Do not damage the boot.
4. CHECK INSTALLATION OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08-0.12 in.) of play in axial direction.
(b) Check that the drive shaft will not come out by trying to pull it completely out by hand.
5. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER BALL JOINT
Torque: 1,150 kg-cm (83 ft-lb, 113 N.m)
6. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT, LOCK NUT CAP AND NEW COTTER PIN
(a) Install and torque the bearing lock nut.
Torque: 1.900kg-cm (137 ft-lb, 187 N.m)
(b) Install the lock nut cap and secure it with a new cotter pin.
7. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH FLUID
8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL
9. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
10. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Alignment