Drive shaft (page 3 of 3)

Refit

1. Clean drive shaft ends, hub and differential oil seal.
2. Fit NEW circlip to groove in drive shaft.
3. Lubricate oil seal running surfaces.
4. Install outboard joint in knuckle, fit but do not tighten NEW driveshaft nut.
5. Insert inboard end of drive shaft into differential and push fully home until circlip locks in differential groove.

6. Connect lower arm to front knuckle.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.

7. Fit castle nut to ball joint and tighten to 50 Nm.
8. Tighten castle nut to align slot with split pin hole. Do not align nut by loosening.
9. Fit new split pin and bend to secure as shown.

10. Position damper fork over drive shaft and onto lower arm. Insert damper in damper fork so aligning tab is aligned with slot in the damper fork.
11. Fit damper pinch bolt, damper fork bolt and NEW nut, but do not tighten.

CAUTION: The bolts and nut should be tightened with the vehicle’s weight on the damper.

12. Apply foot brake to prevent rotation of hub, fit and tighten NEW drive shaft nut to 250 Nm. Stake nut to shaft.
13. Tighten damper pinch bolt to 44 Nm.
14. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
15. Fit LH under belly panel. See BODY, Repairs.
16. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
17. Tighten damper fork nut and bolt to 65 Nm.
18. Refill the gearbox with recommended oil. See MAINTENANCE.
19. Check front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. See REPAIR MANUAL FRONT SUSPENSION - Repairs.