Halfshaft - LH

Halfshaft - LH













Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Remove the wheel hub nut.

- Do not discard at this time.






3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and disconnect the hose from the shock absorber.





4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the shock absorber bracket.





5. Remove and discard the ball joint bolt and nut.
- Separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.






6. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.





7. Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Secure the wheel knuckle.


8. Using the Halfshaft Remover, Halfshaft Remover (Plate) and Slide Hammer, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.





9. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.





Installation

1. Install a new 29.5 mm (1.161 in) stub shaft circlip.





2. Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.

3. NOTICE: 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. Position the ball joint in the wheel knuckle. Install the new ball joint bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).






6. Position the brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).






7. Connect the wheel speed sensor harness to the shock absorber bracket.





8. NOTICE: 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.

Use the previously removed inner hub nut to seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

- Remove and discard the hub nut.


9. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Install a new hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).


10. Install the front wheel and tire.