Front Driveshaft Assembly: Installation

Apply gear oil on the drive shaft splines (A) and the contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).
Before installing the drive shaft (C), set the opening side of the clip (D) facing downward.

Fig 1: Applying Gear Oil On Drive Shaft Splines
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After installation, check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
Install the drive shaft into the knuckle.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.
Install the lower arm assembly bolts (A) to the knuckle.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

100~120 (10~12, 72~86)

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
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Install the tie rod end (A) to the knuckle (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

16~34 (1.6~3.4, 12~25)

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod And Knuckle
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Install the wheel speed sensor (A) to the knuckle (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor To Knuckle
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After installing the washer (B) with convex surface outward, install the lock nut (A) and the split pin (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Lock Nut And Split Pin
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Install the wheel and tire.