5.3.4 Removal and Installation
5.3.4.1 Drive Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure:

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1.

Disconnect  the  battery  negative  cable.  Refer  to

2.11.8.1

 

Battery Disconnection

.

2.

Remove the tires. Refer to 

4.4.5.1

 

Wheel Replacement

.

3.

Release  the  drive  shaft  outside  locking  nut  self-locking
device.

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4.

Remove the drive shaft outside locking nut.

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5.

Remove the steering rod ball joint locking pin.

Transmission / Axle

Drive Shaft System

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6.

Remove the Steering tie rod nut.

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7.

Remove the lower control arm ball joint retaining bolts and
nuts.

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8.

Remove the drive shaft outer side.

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Transmission / Axle

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9.

Use special tool GL401-002 to remove the drive shaft.

Note

During  the  removal  process,  do  not  force  the
remove  a  part  to  prevent  damage  to  the  gearbox
housing.

Installation Procedure:

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1.

Install the drive shaft inner side.

Note

During the installation process, push the drive shaft
to confirm the drive shaft is installed in place.

2.

Install the drive shaft outer side.

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3.

Install and tighten the lower control arm ball joint retaining
bolts and nuts.

Torque: 145 Nm (Metric) 106.9 lb-ft (US English)

Transmission / Axle

Drive Shaft System

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4.

Install the steering rod ball joint.

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5.

Install and tighten the steering tie rod ball joint nut.

Torque: 49 Nm (Metric) 36.1 lb-ft (US English)

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6.

Install the steering rod ball joint nut locking pin.

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