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Drive Shaft and Axle

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 79Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 22Engine/Fuel Control System — 107Clutch System — 27MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 21Drive Shaft and Axle — 18Suspension System — 29Steering System — 21Restraint — 41Braking System — 53Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 190Body Electrical System — 181Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 58
27steps
~162min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
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DEPOSIT

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 107.9 - 128 N·m

  3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, then support the brake caliper assembly with wire.

    Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 98 N·m

  4. Remove the bracket bolt and remove the wheel speed sensor (B).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 – 11.8 N·m

  5. Loosen the hub nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 274.6 ~ 294 N·m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf·m, 202.5 ~ 217.1 lbf·ft)

  6. Remove the stabilizer bar link (B) from the crossmember assembly by loosening the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  7. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the castellated nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m

  8. Separate the ball joint from the tie rod end using SST (09568-1C100).
  9. Loosen the nut (A) and separate the ball joint from the lower arm.

    Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 71 N·m

  10. Disconnect the drive shaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
  11. Remove the brake hose holder from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  12. Remove the brake disc by loosening the screw.

    Tightening torque A: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

  13. Remove the steering knuckle by loosening the strut mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

DISASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the snap ring (A).
  2. Remove the hub assembly from the steering knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the front steering knuckle assembly (A) by pressing it in.
    2. Install a suitable adapter (B) onto the spindle center.
    3. Remove the hub assembly (C) from the spindle assembly (A) by pressing.
  3. Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
    1. Install a suitable tool (A) to remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
    2. Install the hub assembly and tool (A) onto a suitable adapter (B).
    3. Install a suitable adapter (C) onto the spindle center.
    4. Remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly by pressing.
  4. Remove the dust cover (A).
  5. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the hub assembly.
    1. Install the hub assembly (A) onto a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Install a suitable adapter (C) onto the hub bearing outer race.
    3. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the hub assembly by pressing.
  6. Replace the hub bearing with a new one.

Installation

  1. Install the hub bearing onto the spindle assembly.
    1. Press the spindle assembly (A).
    2. Install the new hub bearing onto the spindle assembly (B).
    3. Install a suitable adapter (B) onto the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub bearing onto the spindle assembly by pressing.
  2. Install the dust shield (A).
  3. Install the hub assembly onto the spindle assembly.
    1. Install the hub assembly (A) onto a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Place the steering knuckle assembly (C) onto the hub assembly (A).
    3. Install a suitable adapter (D) onto the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub assembly (A) onto the spindle assembly (C) by pressing.
  4. Install the snap ring (A).

Inspection

  1. Check that the hub is not cracked and that the splines are not worn.
  2. Check that the brake disc is not scratched or damaged.
  3. Check that the spindle is not cracked.
  4. Check that the bearing is not cracked or damaged.

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