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HALF SHAFT
HALF SHAFT (Continued)
(9) Disengage inner C/V joint from the axle shaft
snap-ring by apply pressure with two pry bars
between the C/V housing and axle housing.
(10) Tilt the knuckle out and push the half shaft
out of the knuckle (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not damage outer C/V threads while
removing half shaft.
Fig. 2 STEERING KNUCKLE
1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - SHOCK
3 - HALFSHAFT
4 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
5 - HUB/BEARING
(11) Remove the half shaft from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean hub bearing bore, hub bearing mating
surface and half shaft splines.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Half Shaft Nut
SPECIAL TOOLS
CLAMP INSTALLER C-4975A
(2) Apply a light coating of grease to the front axle
shaft output splines.
(3) Install half shaft into the knuckle (Fig. 3).
1 - HUB/BEARING MOUNTING NUTS
2 - HALF SHAFT
(4) Install half shaft on the axle output shaft.
Push firmly to engage the axle output shaft snap
ring into the inner C/V housing.
(5) Install upper ball joint into the knuckle.
(6) Install upper ball joint nut and tighten to spec-
ification.
(7) Install lower shock absorber bolt and tighten to
specification.
(8) Install brake rotor and caliper.
(9) Install half shaft hub nut and tighten to 251
N·m (185 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install the wheel and tire assembly.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
251
Fig. 3 HALF SHAFT AND HUB/BEARING
Ft. Lbs.
185
DR
In. Lbs.
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