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Front Drive Axle Assembly: Installation

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  1. Support the differential case with a jack.
    2. CAUTION: DO NOT damage the power steering unit when performing the repairs. DO NOT damage the shift-on-the-fly hose bracket when performing the repairs. When installing the driveshaft to the knuckle, be careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.
  2. Raise the front drive axle assembly, install the left side drive shaft to the knuckle and then install the mount bolts and nuts.
  3. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    4. CAUTION: Carefully insert the driveshaft into the knuckle, to avoid damaging the oil seal.
  4. Install the right side knuckle with lower control arm to the upper control arm.
    • For 1999-2001, see FRONT SUSPENSION article.
    • For 2002-03, see appropriate FRONT SUSPENSION article.
    5. NOTE: Adjust the buffer clearance before tightening the bolts and nuts of the lower control arm.
  5. Align the bolt hole of the lower control arm and then install the bolts and nuts.
  6. Install the hose of the shift-on-the-fly system.
  7. Install the actuator connector of the shift-on-the-fly.
  8. Install the tie-rod end of the power steering unit to the knuckle and tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Install lower bolts and nuts of the shock absorber and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Install lower nuts of the stabilizer link and tighten to specification.
  11. Install the suspension crossmember.
  12. Install the torsion bar.
  13. Install the front propeller shaft.
  14. Install the hub and disc assembly and adjust the bearing preload.
  15. Install the wheel speed sensor of the anti-lock brake system.
  16. Install the brake caliper and tighten brake caliper fixing bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  17. Install the stone guard.
  18. Install the tire and wheel.
  19. Lower the vehicle and adjust the trim height.
  20. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the lower control arm to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Installing Front Axle Retaining Bolts
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