Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying New Wheel Drive Shaft Seal

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Install the new retaining clip on the tripod.
Install the new wheel drive shaft seal.
- For the left side, refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
- For the right side, refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft
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NOTE: When installing the wheel drive shaft, you will notice a slight resistance. This is the wheel drive shaft seal. A snap or click should be heard when the wheel drive shaft is fully seated.
Install the wheel drive shaft.
Install the rear suspension knuckle. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .

Fig 3: Identifying New Wheel Drive Shaft Spindle Nut
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Hand install a new wheel drive shaft spindle nut.

Fig 4: Inserting Drift Or Punch Into Rotor & Against Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
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Insert a drift or punch into the rotor and against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft) .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.