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Fig. 56: Inserting Inboard End Of Driveshaft Into Differential
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5. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).

Fig. 57: Installing Outboard Joint Into Front Hub
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6. Install exhaust pipe A (see step 5 under TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION , also refer to

EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).

7. Install the knuckle holder to the knuckle, and then tighten the knuckle holder bolt (A) and new nut

(B).

Fig. 58: Identifying Knuckle Holder Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications
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8. Install the damper fork (A) over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm. Install the damper in the

damper fork so the aligning tab (B) is aligned with the slot in the damper fork. Loosely install the
pinch bolt (C).

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Fig. 59: Identifying Damper Fork, Aligning Tab And Pinch Bolt With Torque Specifications
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9. Loosely install the flange bolt (D) and a new self-locking nut (E).

10. Connect the front stabilizer link (A) to the lower arm. Hold the stabilizer link ball joint pin (B) with a

hex wrench (C), and tighten the new flange nut (D).

Fig. 60: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link, Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Pin And Flange Nut With
Torque Specifications
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11. Install a new spindle nut (A), then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut

shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

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Fig. 61: Identifying Spindle Nut And Wheel Nut With Torque Specifications
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12. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel with the

wheel nuts.

13. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and

surrounding parts.

14. Tighten the flange bolt and the self-locking nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.

15. Refill the transmission with recommended automatic transmission fluid (see ATF

REPLACEMENT ).

16. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL

1. Drain the automatic transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug using a new washer (see ATF

REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the right driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ).

3. Remove the exhaust pipe bracket.

Fig. 62: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Bracket
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4. Remove the flange bolt (A) and the two dowel bolts (B).

Fig. 63: Identifying Flange Bolt And Dowel Bolts
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5. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it

is clear of the differential to prevent damage to the differential oil seal (B).

Fig. 64: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Differential Oil Seal
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY

Special Tools Required

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Driver 07749-0010000

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Support base attachment 07LAF-SM40300

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Support base 07965-SD90100

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Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300

1. Remove the heat shield.

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