Without Intermediate Shaft: Installation

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NOTE:

Never Handle The Halfshaft (4) Assembly By The Inner Or Outer Boots (2). This Can Cause Damage To The Boot, Which Will Allow Contaminants To Enter The Constant Velocity (Cv) Joint (3).

NOTE:

The Inner Tripod Joint (1) Is Designed With A Retention Feature That Prevents The Tripod Rollers From Coming Out Of The Inner Joint Housing Up To A Specific Load. If This Feature Is Overcome And The Rollers Are Pulled Past The Retention Feature The Joint Will Lock Up And No Longer Function Properly. The Entire Halfshaft Assembly (3) Must Be Replaced If This Occurs.

Raise And Support The Vehicle. Refer To Hoisting, Standard Procedure .
NOTE:
Lightly Apply Grease To The Splines Prior To Installation.
Position The Halfshaft In Place In The Vehicle.

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Install The Halfshaft (1) Into The Transmission And Lightly Twist Until Halfshaft Slides All The Way Into The Transmission.
NOTE:
If Circlip Is Fully Engaged, Tripod Joint Will Not Be Removable From Transmission By Hand.
Swing The Steering Knuckle Outward And Engage The Halfshaft End Into The Hub Bearing Spline.
Push The Lower Control Arm Downward Until Ball Joint Stud Can Enter The Bottom Of The Knuckle.

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Install A New Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt (2) And Nut (1) And Tighten To The Proper Torque Specifications. Refer To Front, Technical Specifications .
If Equipped, Install The Engine Belly Pan. Refer To Belly Pan, Engine, Removal And Installation .
NOTE:
Always Install A New Hub Nut. The Original Hub Nut Is One Time Use Only And Must Be Discarded When Removed.

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CAUTION:
An Over-Torque Of The Axle Hub Nut May Cause Front Halfshaft Failure. The Axle Hub Nuts Are A One-Time Use And Should Be Not Be Re-Torqued Or Reused. If An Over-Torque Condition Has Occurred, The Axle Hub Nut And Axle Halfshaft Must Be Replaced.
Install A New Hub Nut (1) And While A Helper Applies The Brakes, Tighten The Nut To The Proper Torque Specifications. Refer To torque Specifications .
Install The Tire And Wheel Assembly. Refer To Removal And Installation .
Remove The Support And Lower The Vehicle.