Special Tools

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Secure the hub using DT-49458 .Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.



4. Remove the lower ball joint nut and bolt.

Caution: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

5. Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.



6. Remove the tie rod nut.

Caution: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

7. Separate the tie rod end using the KM-507-C  (1).

Caution: Refer to Drive Axle Caution in the Preface section.




8. Remove the drive axle from the intermediate axle using the KM-460-B  (1) or DT-49457 Drive Axle Shaft remover

Note: Do not damage the seals.

1. Clean the hub seal and transaxle seal.
2. Install the drive axle into the intermediate axle shaft.
3. Install the wheel hub onto the axle shaft.



4. Mount the steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




5. Install the tie rod into the knuckle/strut using the tie rod nut and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



6. Install the lower ball joint nut and bolt and tighten to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).



7. Loosely install a new axle shaft caulking nut. Always use a new nut and tighten to 320 N·m (236 lb ft).
8. Peen the caulking nut with a punch and a hammer until the nut is locked into place on the axle shaft hub.
9. Install the wheels. Loosely install the nuts. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
10. Lower the vehicle to the floor and tighten the wheel nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
11. Refill the transaxle fluid to the proper level.