Half Shaft - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Thoroughly clean the spline and oil sealing surface of the halfshaft.
2. Lightly lubricate the oil seal sealing surface of the halfshaft with clean lubricant.
3. Insert the halfshaft (1) outer end through the wheel hub.
4. Install the halfshaft into the differential side gear as far as possible by hand.
5. Forcefully push the halfshaft into the differential side gear until the snap ring is engaged with the differential side gear.

NOTE: Grasp the halfshaft and test the snap ring and ensure it is fully engaged with the side gear.





6. Install the rear knuckle (1). Rear Steering Knuckle - Installation.

NOTE: A new halfshaft outer retaining nut must be used.

7. Install a new halfshaft outer retaining nut and torque to 220 Nm (164 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the rear wheels. Procedures.