Front Driveshaft Installation

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NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are clean

Apply about 5 g (0 18 oz) of moly 60 paste (P/N 08734-0001) to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing
NOTE: The paste helps prevent noise and vibration

Fig 1: Identifying Contact Area Of Outboard Joint
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Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (B) of the left driveshaft inboard joint

Fig 2: Identifying Set Ring And Set Ring Groove
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Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (B) of the intermediate shaft

Fig 3: Identifying Set Ring And Set Ring Groove
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Apply specified quantity of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft

Fig 4: Identifying Super High Temp Grease Area And Set Ring Groove

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Model	Grease Quantity
M/T	2.0-3.0 g (0.07-0.11 oz)
A/T	0.5-1.0 g (0.02-0.04 oz)

Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent
Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or the intermediate shaft (C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E)
NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal

Fig 5: Inserting Inboard End Of Driveshaft Into Differential
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Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub on the knuckle

Fig 6: Installing Outboard Joint Into Front Hub
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Install exhaust pipe A
- Without SH-AWD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
- With SH-AWD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads, then install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B) Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C) Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint Torque the castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole
NOTE:
- Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked
- Do not align the nut by loosening it
Install a new cotter pin (E) into the ball joint pin hole, and bend the cotter pin as shown
Install the damper fork (A) over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm Install the damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab (B) is aligned with the slot in the damper fork Loosely install the damper pinch bolt (C)

Fig 8: Damper Fork, Tab, Damper Pinch Bolt, Flange Bolt And Damper Mounting Nut With Torque Specifications
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Loosely install a new flange bolt (D) and a new damper fork mounting nut (E)
Connect the front stabilizer link (A) to the lower arm, and loosely install the flange nut Hold the stabilizer link ball joint pin (B) using a hex wrench (C), and tighten the flange nut (D)

Fig 9: Front Stabilizer Link, Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Pin And Flange Nut With Torque Specification
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Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight
NOTE: Do not put the floor jack under the ball joint
Tighten the damper pinch bolt and the damper fork mounting nut while holding the flange bolt to the specified torque values, then remove the floor jack.
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A)

Fig 10: Spindle Nut And Spindle Nut Shoulder With Torque Specification
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Install the spindle nut, then tighten it After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake discs and the wheels, then install the front wheels
Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and the surrounding parts
Lower the vehicle on the lift
Refill the transmission with recommended transmission fluid
- Manual Transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )
- Automatic Transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
Test-drive the vehicle