FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV) > INSTALLATION

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1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint with gear oil.
   

2. Align the inboard joint splines and install the drive shaft with a screwdriver and hammer.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Face the gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
      
   2. Do not damage the oil seal.
      
   3. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
      

   HINT:

   Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Push the front axle out of the vehicle to align the splines of the drive shaft with the front axle and insert the front axle.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
      
   2. Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
      
   3. Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion area.
      
   4. Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
      

1. Install the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
   

   Torque:

   98 N*m{ 999 kgf*cm , 72 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

2. Install a new clip.
   

1. Install the stabilizer link with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   74 N*m{ 755 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

1. Install the speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm , 75 in.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Check that the speed sensor tip and installation area are free of foreign matter.
      
   2. Install the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
      

2. Install the flexible hose and speed sensor with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A:

   29 N*m{ 296 kgf*cm , 21 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt B:

   29 N*m{ 300 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.

1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
      
   2. Keep the threaded part free of oil and foreign objects.
      

2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install a new axle hub nut.
   

   Torque:

   216 N*m{ 2203 kgf*cm , 159 ft.*lbf }

3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.
   

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Install a new gasket and the manual transmission drain plug.
   

   Torque:

   45 N*m{ 459 kgf*cm , 33 ft.*lbf }

2. Add manual transaxle oil.
   

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   *1	0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.)

1. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom of the manual transmission filler plug opening.
   

   NOTICE:

   Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause problems.

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.)

2. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
   

3. Install the manual transmission filler plug and a new gasket.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Filler plug

   Torque:

   39 N*m{ 400 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the engine under cover assembly with the 4 bolts and the 4 clips.
   

   Torque:

   5.0 N*m{ 51 kgf*cm , 44 in.*lbf }