Driveshaft Installation

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the circlip from the inner end of the drive shaft and replace it with a new one. Lubricate the lips of the intermediate shaft/differential oil seal with universal grease, then carefully install the drive shaft into its original position, holding it by the CV joints.

2. Carefully insert the splined stub shaft of the inner CV joint into the mounting bore in the transaxle case or intermediate shaft housing. Make sure the circlip is securely seated in the groove.
3. Lightly lubricate the splines of the outer CV joint stub shaft with universal grease, pull the hub assembly outward and carefully insert the shaft end into it.
4. Insert the lower control arm ball joint stud into the steering knuckle and tighten the nut to the specified torque (refer to Specifications in the Suspension and Steering Chapter). Be sure to replace the cotter pin. Install the damper fork (refer to the Suspension and Steering Chapter).
5. Install the hub nut (replace the lock washer if necessary) and tighten it firmly.

Final tightening of the hub nut to the specified torque must be performed after the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
6. Grasp the inner CV joint housing (not the shaft) and pull it outward, checking that the stub shaft is securely retained in the transaxle/intermediate shaft assembly.
7. Install the wheel, secure it with the wheel nuts and lower the vehicle to the ground.
8. Tighten the wheel nuts and hub nut to the specified torque (refer to Specifications in the Maintenance and Adjustment Chapter). Stake the hub nut with a punch. Install the wheel cover.
9. Fill the transaxle with the required quantity and grade of oil/ATF (refer to the Maintenance and Adjustment Chapter).