Special Tool(s)
205-754A
Splitter, Ball Joints
205-857
Remover, Halfshaft
JLR-204-804
Lever, Wheel Knuckle
General Equipment
Removal
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
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. CAUTIONS:
Do not use air tools to remove the nut.
Discard the nut.
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5. CAUTION: Discard the nut.
6. CAUTIONS:
Discard the bolts.
Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
Tie aside with a suitable tie strap.
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9. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
10. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged. Special Tool(s): 205-754A
11. CAUTION: Discard the nut.
12. 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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15. CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
16. Special Tool(s): JLR-204-804
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18. NOTE: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the noted removal position.
Torque: 32 Nm
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3. NOTE: Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position.
4. Remove the special tool.
5. Torque: 110 Nm
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8. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Torque: 133 Nm
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10. Torque: 110 Nm
11. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed. Torque: 200 Nm
13. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed. Torque: 60 Nm
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14. 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