Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation
CAUTION:
- To avoid excessive expansion of boot and consequential disconnection of joint in boot, do not pull differential side joint housing.
- Prevent any damage of boots by protecting them from unnecessary contact while installing drive shaft.
- Do not hit boot with hammer. Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
- Make sure that drive shaft assembly is inserted fully and its snap ring is installed in its correct position.
- Do not damage oil seal when installing and removing center shaft.
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal procedure noting the following points.
- Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Transaxle oil filler / level and drain plug (for M/T vehicle) a: 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
Transaxle fluid drain plug (for A/T vehicle) b: 40 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
Ball stud bolt c: 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Tie rod end castle nut d: 35 - 55 N.m (3.5 - 5.5 kg-m, 25.5 - 40.0 lb-ft)
Drive shaft nut e: 175 N.m (17.5 kg-m, 127.0 lb-ft)
Wheel nut f: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Center shaft support bolt g: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
- Apply sealant to drain plug (1) and filler / level plug (2) for manual transaxle.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260
- Fill transaxle with oil as specified referring to MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE for M/T vehicle or A/T FLUID CHANGE for A/T vehicle.