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Section 137 (Half Shaft): Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Half Shaft & Knuckle
GC0085732Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Apply a light coat of wheel bearing grease on the female splines of the inner C/V joint.
  2. Clean hub bearing bore and apply a light coat of wheel bearing grease.
  3. Install half shaft (1) in axle and push firmly to engage the snap ring.
  4. Pull out on the steering knuckle (2) and push the half shaft (1) through the knuckle and hub bearing.
  5. Install upper control arm on steering knuckle and tighten ball joint nut to specifications.
    Fig 2: Shocks Clevis & Nuts
    GC0085731Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Align clevis (1) with lower control arm. Install lower clevis (1) and tighten nut (2) to specifications.
    Fig 3: Tie Rod End & Steering Knuckle
    GC0085702Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install tie rod end (1) in steering knuckle (2) and tighten nut to specifications.
  8. Install stabilizer bar link and tie rod end.
    Fig 4: Hub Nut & Half Shaft
    GC0085729Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install half shaft (2) hub nut (1) and tighten to specifications.