DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive Shaft
INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, check the drive shaft assembly. Front Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">
2. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.
• MT model: Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">
• CVT model: Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">
NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft assembly, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
3. Insert the drive shaft assembly into the hub spline, and pull it into the specified position.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer the drive shaft assembly when installing.
4. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
5. Using the ST, install the front drive shaft assembly to the transmission.
Preparation tool:
ST: OIL SEAL PROTECTOR (28399SA010)
6. Install the ball joint assembly to the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
(a) | Lower side of front axle housing | (c) | Front axle housing | (d) | Ball joint |
(b) | Raised section of ball joint |
7. Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
8. While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub unit bearing.
Tightening torque:
220 N·m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
9. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
10. Fill transmission gear oil. (MT model)
11. Fill differential gear oil. (CVT model)
12. Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
Except for C4 model: 120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
C4 model: 100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
13. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform “VDC sensor midpoint setting mode”. VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT"> VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT"> VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">
14. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE">
Installation
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Inspection
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Trailer hitch (dealer option)
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum
weight specified for the trailer
hitch. Exceeding the maximum
weight could cause an accident
resulting in serious personal injuries.
Permissible trailer weight
changes depending on the situation.
For possible recommendations
and limitations, r ...