Special Tool(s)
205-857
Remover, Halfshaft
Removal
CAUTIONS:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint damage will occur.
Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over articulate. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the CV joints.
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. CAUTION: Discard the nut.
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5. CAUTIONS:
Do not use air tools to remove the nut.
Discard the nut.
6. CAUTION: Discard the bolt.
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9. CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft. Special Tool(s): 205-857
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11. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
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Installation
1. CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
2. CAUTION: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
3. CAUTION: Make sure that the halfshaft bearing is correctly located in the support bracket before installing the retaining nuts. Torque: 25 Nm
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5. Torque: 110 Nm
6. CAUTION: Make sure that a new bolt is installed. Torque: 200 Nm
7. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
CAUTIONS:
Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.
Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.
Tighten the nut without the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
Torque:
Stage 1: 120 Nm
Stage 2: 60