Installation (To 12/2010): Installation
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- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with ATF.
- Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and hammer.NOTE:
- Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
- Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with ATF.
- Install the front drive shaft the assembly RH.
- Using a screwdriver, install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring.NOTE:
- Do not damage the boot and oil seal.
- Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
- Install a new bolt.
Torque: 32 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
- INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
- Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
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NOTE:Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
- Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
- INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1 LH
- Install the lower ball joint to the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No. 1 LH with the bolt and 2 nuts.
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Torque: 75 N*m (765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf)
- Install the lower ball joint to the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No. 1 LH with the bolt and 2 nuts.
- INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Install the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
- Install a new cotter pin.NOTE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60°further.
- Install the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
- INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
- Install the speed sensor front LH to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
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Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
NOTE:- Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
- Install the flexible hose and the speed sensor to the shock absorber with the bolt and set the sensor clip on the knuckle.
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Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
- Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
- Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.
- Install the speed sensor front LH to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
- Install the stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.
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Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
- Install the stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.
- INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT
- Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.NOTE:
Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft. Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
- Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
- Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub LH nut.
- Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
- INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
HINT:
Refer to ADJUSTMENT
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
- Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
- INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE