Drive Axle Assembly Installation

Clean the hub seal and the transaxle seal.
NOTE: Do not damage the seals.
Install the intermediate axle shaft into the transaxle.
Tighten

Tighten the intermediate axle shaft mounting bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb-ft).
Install the drive axle into the intermediate axle shaft.

Fig 1: Installing Drive Axle Into The Intermediate Axle Shaft
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Install the wheel hub onto the axle shaft.
Mount the steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint.

Fig 2: Mounting Steering Knuckle Onto Lower Ball Joint
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Install the tie rod into the knuckle/strut and install the tie rod nut.
Tighten

Tighten the tie rod nut to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Installing Tie Rod Into Knuckle/Strut
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Install the lower ball joint bolt and nut.
Tighten

Tighten the lower ball joint bolt and nut to 105 N.m (77 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Installing Lower Ball Joint Bolt And Nut
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Loosely install the washer and a new axle shaft caulking nut. Always use a new nut.
Tighten the axle shaft caulking nut to 320 N.m (236 lb-ft).
Peen the caulking nut with a punch and a hammer until the nut is locked into place on the axle shaft hub.
Install the wheels. Loosely install the nuts. Refer to "WHEEL INSTALLATION ".
Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Tighten

Tighten the wheel nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).
Refill the transaxle fluid to the proper level. Refer to "CHANGING THE FLUID ".

Fig 5: Installing The Washer And A New Axle Shaft Caulking Nut
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