xA L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE) (2006)
INSTALLATION
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
a. Manual transaxle: Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.
b. Automatic transaxle: Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with ATF.
c. Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
HINT: Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feeling when driving it in.
NOTICE:
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Set the hole snap ring with the opening side facing downward.
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Be careful not to damage the boot and oil seal.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.
3. CONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Connect the drive shaft to the front axle.
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
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Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
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Do not excessively push the front axle assembly.
4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.
5. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Connect the front suspension lower arm to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 98 Nm (999 kgf-cm, 72 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new clip.
NOTICE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.
6. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER BAR