Driveline/Axle

Driveshaft Installation (cont'd)

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  1. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).

  1. Install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.

  1. Install the new lock pin (E) into the pin hole.

  1. Connect the front stabiliser link (A) to the lower arm. Hold the stabiliser link ball joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D) and tighten the new flange nut (E).

  1. Install a new spindle nut (A), then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

  1. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.