Installation

1. Install the outboard joint into the knuckle.
2. Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g (0.02 - 0.04 oz) of specified grease to the whole splined surface of the intermediate shaft.

NOTE: After applying grease, remove the grease from the spline grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splices, and from the set ring groove, so air can bleed from the inboard joint.





3. Install the new set ring onto the driveshaft or intermediate shaft groove.

CAUTION: Always use a new set ring whenever the driveshaft is being installed.





4. Insert the inboard end of the driveshaft into the differential or intermediate shaft until the set ring locks in the groove.
5. Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in the damper fork.





6. Loosely install the flange bolt and the new self-locking nut.

NOTE: The bolts and nut should be tightened with the vehicle's weight on the damper.





7. Install the knuckle on the lower arm, then tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin.

NOTE: Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.
- Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.

8. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten and stake the nut.





9. Install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and wheel.

10. Tighten the damper pinch bolt and the new self-locking nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
11. Refill the transmission with recommended oil or fluid.
12. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary.