Veracruz FWD V6-3.8L (2009)
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Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged
bearing.
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Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
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Support the driveshaft properly.
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Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
Installation
1. Apply gear oil on the oil seal contacting surface (B) of transaxle case and the driveshaft splines (A).
2. Before installing the driveshaft (C), set the opening side of the circlip (D) facing downward.
3. After installation, check that the driveshaft (C) cannot be removed by hand.
4. Install the inner shaft bearing bracket assembly (A) and then tighten the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
49.0 - 68.6 (5 - 7, 36.2 - 50.6)
[Gasoline 3.8]
5. Install the dust cover (A). (RH side)
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
7.8 - 11.8 (0.8 - 1.2, 5.8 - 8.7)
6. Install the driveshaft to the axle hub.
7. Install the lower arm mounting bolt (B) and the split pin to the knuckle (A).
