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.
- Apply a light coat of wheel bearing grease on the female splines of the inner C/V joint.
- Clean hub bearing bore and apply a light coat of wheel bearing grease.
- Install half shaft (1) in axle and push firmly to engage the snap ring.
- Pull out on the steering knuckle (2) and push the half shaft (1) through the knuckle and hub bearing.
- Install upper control arm on steering knuckle and tighten ball joint nut to specifications.
- Align clevis (1) with lower control arm. Install lower clevis (1) and tighten nut (2) to specifications.
- Install tie rod end (1) in steering knuckle (2) and tighten nut to specifications.
- Install stabilizer bar link and tie rod end.
- Install half shaft (2) hub nut (1) and tighten to specifications.