Front Axle: Precautions: Precautions

CAUTION:

When installing each rubber part, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
After installing removed suspension parts, check the wheel alignment.
Do not jack up at lower links.

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.

Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service location.
Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover must be placed over parts.
Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to parts.
Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.