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Servicing drive shaft with constant velocity joint > < Installing
Nut securing drive shaft
Nut securing drive shaft
  Note!
   
t  Replace the hexagon socket nut -B- (pressed-steel version) with a 12-point nut -A- on both sides of the vehicle. Do not install the pressed-steel type hexagon socket nut.
t  Degrease thread on outer joint (stub axle) before installing.
–  Always install a new 12-point nut.
Do not apply grease to thread on drive shaft.
Tightening torque → Item
–  Use socket (36 mm) -T10125-
Right drive shaft
–  If fitted, attach guard plate to pendulum support.
–  If fitted, attach guard plate above drive shaft to engine.
Both sides (continued):
–  Install noise insulation.
After installation, check position of steering wheel by test-driving vehicle.
Wheel alignment must be checked and adjusted if steering wheel is not in central position when driving straight-ahead.
–  Check and adjust wheel alignment → Chapter.
  A40-0470

Servicing drive shaft with constant velocity joint > < Installing