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Installation Procedure

    IMPORTANT: Do not damage the seals.
  1. Clean the hub seal and the transaxle seal.
  2. Install the drive axle into the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Installing Drive Axle And Wheel Hub
    GM1242022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the wheel hub onto the axle shaft.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Installing Damping Block Connection Nut And Bolt
    GM1242023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the rear mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear mounting bracket bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  5. Install the damping block connection nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the damping block connection nut and bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Mounting Steering Knuckle Onto Lower Ball Joint
    GM1241982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Mount the steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint.
    7. Fig 4: Installing Tie Rod Into Knuckle/Strut
    GM1241959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the tie rod into the knuckle/strut and install the tie rod nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the tie rod nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    8. Fig 5: Installing Lower Ball Joint Nut
    GM1242024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the lower ball joint nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    9. Fig 6: Installing New Axle Shaft Caulking Nut
    GM1241968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosely install a new axle shaft caulking nut. Always use a new nut.
    10. Fig 7: View of Front Hub/Rotor Assembly
    GM1242017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the wheels. Loosely install the nuts. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle to the floor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel nuts to 120 N.m (88 lb ft).

  12. Install the axle shaft caulking nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the axle shaft caulking nut to 300 N.m (221 lb ft).

  13. Peen the caulking nut with a punch and a hammer until the nut is locked into place on the axle shaft hub.
  14. Install the engine under covers. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  15. Refill the transaxle fluid to the proper level. Refer to Draining Transmission Fluid in Automatic Transaxle - Aisin (81-40LE).
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