Tracker 4WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
16. Install the drive axle oil seal to the drive axle shaft.
17. Install the drive axle shaft assembly to the vehicle.
18. Install the differential side joint flange of the drive axle shaft to the inner axle shaft flange.
19. Be sure to align the reference marks (2) on the inner axle shaft flange (1) and the differential side joint flange (3) of the drive axle shaft.
20. Secure the flange bolts and nuts.
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Tighten the differential side joint bolts and nuts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
21. Install the wheel-side joint of the front drive axle shaft in the steering knuckle.
22. Use a hydraulic jack in order to support the front control arm.
23. Install the following components to the front control arm:
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The steering knuckle
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The lower ball joint
24. Secure with the 3 nuts and 3 bolts.
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Tighten the lower ball joints and nuts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
25. Remove the hydraulic jack.
26. Install the flange (1). Install the 6 flange bolts.
27. Secure the flange 6 bolts.
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Tighten the flange bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
28. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
