Front Drive Shaft Assembly (For Sedan) Installation

for Automatic Transaxle:

1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint with ATF.
   

for Manual Transaxle:

1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint with gear oil.
   

Align the inboard joint splines and install the drive shaft with a screwdriver and hammer.

NOTICE:

1. Face the cut area of the front drive inboard joint hole snap ring downward.
   
2. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
3. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   

HINT:

Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

Install the transmission case protector with the 2 bolt.

Torque:

23 N*m{235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf}

Push the front axle out of the vehicle to align the spline of the drive shaft with the front axle and insert the front axle.

NOTICE:

1. Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
   
2. Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
   
3. Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
   
4. Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
   

Install the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

98 N*m{1,000 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new clip.

Install the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new cotter pin.

Install the stabilizer link with the nut.

Torque:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

Install the speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Check that the speed sensor tip and installation portion are free of foreign matter.
   
2. Install the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
   

Install the flexible hose and speed sensor with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N*m{300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.

Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new axle hub nut.

Torque:

216 N*m{2,203 kgf*cm, 160 ft.*lbf}

Using a chisel and hammer, caulk the axle hub nut.

Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L, and then return it to the P position.

Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.

Push it fully back into the pipe.

Pull it out and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.
If there is any leakage, repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.

Stop the vehicle in a level place.

Remove the transmission filler plug and the gasket.

Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom of the transmission filler plug opening.

NOTICE:

1. Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause problems.
   
2. After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
   

Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

Install the transmission filler plug and a new gasket.

Torque:

39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}