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 to prevent noise and vibration.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Set Ring And Set Ring Groove
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Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) until the set ring (C) locks in the groove (D).
NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.

Fig 3: Identifying Inboard End Of Driveshaft Into Differential
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Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B) on the knuckle.

Fig 4: Identifying Outboard Joint Into Front Hub On Knuckle
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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. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the new castle nut (C) 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.
Fig 5: Installing Knuckle Onto Lower Arm With Torque Specification
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Install the lock pin (D) into the ball joint pin hole as shown.
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A).

Fig 6: Lock Pin And Spindle Nut 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 the recommended transmission fluid (see CVT FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
Test-drive the vehicle.