Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
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204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, Halfshaft TKIT-1997-LM2 TKIT-1997-F/FM2 TKIT-1997-FLM2 |
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205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub |
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211-001
(TOOL-3290-D)
Remover, Tie-Rod End |
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
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WARNING:
Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.
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WARNING:
Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.
NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.![]() |
NOTICE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Remove and discard the tie rod end nut.![]() |
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NOTICE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
NOTICE: The inner CV joint must not be bent more than 18°.
NOTICE: The outer CV joint must not be bent more than 20°.
NOTE: Do not pull on the halfshaft. Pull or pry on the inner CV housing only or damage may occur.
By Using the standard pry bar, remove the halfshaft.![]() |
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Installation
NOTE: Inspect the halfshaft seal for wear or damage and install a new seal if necessary.
If damaged, replace the halfshaft seal.![]() |
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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
NOTE: Ensure that the circlip opening is aligned and oriented to 6 o' clock position during installation.
Install the new inner halfshaft retaining circlip.![]() |
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NOTICE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
Insert the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install a new bolt and nut.![]() |
NOTE: Only tighten the hub nut finger tight at this stage.
Install the new wheel hub nut.![]() |
WARNING:
Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.
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WARNING:
Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
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NOTICE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTICE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
While an assistant applies the brake, install the new wheel hub nut.![]() |
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