Passport LX 4WD V6-3.2L DOHC (6VD1) (2000)
17. Support the differential case by the jack.
18. Remove the front axle mounting bolts and nuts, lower the jack slowly. Remove the left side drive shaft end from the knuckle, then lower the axle
assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
1. During the work, be sure that the axle assembly is supported securely.
2. Be careful not to damage the bellows of the power steering unit by interference.
3. Be careful not to damage the hose bracket of the shift on the fly interference.
INSTALLATION
1. Support the differential case by the jack.
2. Jack up the front drive axle assembly, install the left side drive shaft to the knuckle, then install the mount bolts and nuts.
CAUTION:
1. Be careful not to damage the bellows of the power steering unit by interference.
2. Be careful not to damage the hose bracket of the shift on the fly interference.
3. When installing the drive shaft to the knuckle, be careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.
3. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque: 168 Nm (124 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the right side knuckle with lower control arm to the upper control arm.
CAUTION: When insert the drive shaft to the knuckle, be careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.
5. Align the bolt hole of the lower control arm, install the bolts and nuts.
NOTE: Adjust the buffer clearance before tighten the bolts and nuts of the lower control arm.