Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Drive Axle And Wheel Hub

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage the seals.

Clean the hub seal and the transaxle seal.
Install the drive axle into the transaxle.
Install the wheel hub onto the axle shaft.

Fig 2: Mounting Steering Knuckle Onto Lower Ball Joint

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Mount the steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint.

Fig 3: Tie Rod And Knuckle/Strut

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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).

Fig 4: Lower Ball Joint Nut

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

Fig 5: Caulking Nut

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Loosely install a new axle shaft caulking nut. Always use a new nut.

Fig 6: View of Front Hub/Rotor Assembly

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Install the wheels. Loosely install the nuts. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Tighten: Tighten the wheel nuts to 120 N.m (88 lb ft).
Install and tighten the axle shaft caulking nut.
Tighten: Tighten the axle shaft caulking nut to 300 N.m (221 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 engine under covers.
Refill the transaxle fluid to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .