Driveshafts Installation

Driveshafts Installation





1. Install a new set ring onto the set ring groove of the driveshaft (left driveshaft).





2. Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g (0.02 - 0.04 oz) of specified grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft. After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.





3. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or intermediate shaft (C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).





4. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).





5. Wipe off the grease from the ball joint and lower arm tapered surfaces. Install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the new castle nut (C) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening it.

NOTE: Make sure the ball joint boot is not damage or cracks.

6. Install the new lock pin (D) into the ball joint pin hole from the inside to the outside of the vehicle.





7. Connect the front stabilizer link (A) to the lower arm. Hold the stabilizer link ball joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and tighten the new flange nut (D).





8. Install a new spindle nut (A), then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.
10. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure the clearance between the driveshaft and circumference parts.
11. Refill the transmission with recommended transmission fluid.
12. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.