Halfshaft - LH
Halfshaft - LHSpecial Tool(s):
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel.
3. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Remove and discard the front wheel hub nut.
4. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt from the knuckle and separate the lower control arm.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut and position the link aside.
6. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
7. NOTE: Support the knuckle with a suitable jackstand.
Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the front of the vehicle.
8. Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.
9. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
Installation
1. Install a new stub shaft circlip.
2. Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
3. CAUTION: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the stub shaft into the transmission to avoid oil seal damage.
NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
Push the stub shaft into the transmission so the circlip locks into the differential side gear.
4. Rotate the knuckle into position.
5. Install the ball joint in the knuckle and install the pinch bolt and nut.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
6. Position the stabilizer bar link and install the link nut.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7. Using a suitable tool, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
8. CAUTION: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install a new front wheel hub nut.
^ Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
9. Install the front tire and wheel.