>>B<< Front Driveshaft Nut Installation
CAUTION:
- The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
- When installing the front driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
- Do not apply the vehicle weight on the wheel bearing before fully tightening the front driveshaft nut. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.
- Insert the front driveshaft so that no hub bolt is vertically above the groove of the front driveshaft assembly.
- Check the hub seated surface for damage or corrosion. Whenever solvent is used for removing the corrosion, the surface should be degreased.
- Check that the new front driveshaft nut can be turned smoothly by hand. Then tighten it until it is seated.
- Using special tool MB990767, tighten the front driveshaft nut.
Tightening torque: 225 ± 25 N.m (184 ± 18 ft-lb)
- After tightening to the specified torque, check that the nut is seated securely.
- Use the chisel and a hammer to stake the nut until the center in the staked portion reaches the shown dimension below.
- Finally, check that the nut is not cracked at its staked portion.