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Drive Shaft and Axle

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
17steps
~112min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

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

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A) and position the brake caliper assembly (B) aside with wire.

    Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 98 N·m

  4. Loosen the drive shaft nut (A) from the front hub while applying the brake.

    Tightening torque: 274.4 ~ 294 N·m N·m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf·m, 202.4 ~ 217.0 lbf·ft)

  5. Using SST (09568-34000), disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the steering knuckle.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).
    3. Use SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m

  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m

  7. Remove the lower arm (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 98.0 ~ 118 N·m

  8. Disconnect the drive shaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
  9. Loosen the upper steering knuckle mounting bolts and remove the steering knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

Disassembly

  1. Loosen the set screws (A, 2 pcs) and remove the brake disc (B) from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.9 N·m

  2. Loosen the bolts (A, 4 pcs) and remove the steering knuckle (B) from the hub (C).

    Tightening torque: 78.5 - 98 N·m

  3. Loosen the bolts (A, 3 pcs) and remove the dust cover (B) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m

  4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.
  2. Check the joint for cracks.
  3. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
  4. The brake pad surface and the brake disc sliding surface must be free of grease, oil, rust and other foreign substances.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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