Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB)
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB)
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Special Tools
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CH-6003
Axle Shaft Remover
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CH-49376
Holding Wrench
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CH-49400
Hub Spindle Remover
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For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
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Warning
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To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
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Warning
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Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.
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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Using the
CH-49376
wrench (1) with
EN-956-1
extension (2), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.
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4.
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Note
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DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut. Discard the nut and replace with NEW.
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Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft nut (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2). Replace with NEW only.
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Warning
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Suspend the brake caliper with a strong steel wire or similar. This applies every time the caliper is removed from its mounting with the brake hose is still attached. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
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Using the
CH-49400
remover (2), separate the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).
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Place a piece of hardwood between lower control arm and stabilizer shaft.
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Remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
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Using the
CH-313
slide hammer (2) with the
CH-6003
remover (1), remove the wheel drive shaft (3) from the vehicle.
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Install the
DT-6332
protector into the differential output shaft seal.
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2.
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Note
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In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted, or otherwise damaged.
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Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the splines are past the
DT-6332
protector.
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Remove the
DT-6332
protector from the differential output shaft seal.
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Installing the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
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Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by holding the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward.
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Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (1) to the wheel drive shaft (2) tighten in 3 passes.
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Using the.
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Using a torque wrench,
CH-49376
wrench (1) with the
EN-956-1
extension (2), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to
150 Nm (111 lb ft)
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Loosen the wheel drive shaft nut
45 degrees
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Tighten the drive shaft nut (2) to
250 Nm (185 lb ft)
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