Application	N•m	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Axle Shaft Caulking Nut	300	221	-
Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt and Nut	60	44	-
Tie Rod Nut	55	41	-
Wheel Nuts	100	74	-

	J-8059 Snap Ring Pliers
	KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover
	KM-460-A Axle Shaft Remover
	J-35566 Seal Clamp Pliers

1. Caulking Nut
2. C/V Joint
3. Axle Shaft
4. Seal Retaining Clamp
5. Drive Axle Outboard Seal
6. Seal Retaining Clamp
7. Seal Retaining Clamp
8. Drive Axle Inboard Seal
9. Seal Retaining Clamp
10. Race Retaining Ring
11. Cross Groove Joint
12. Retaining Ring

1. C/V Joint Assembly
2. C/V Joint
3. Seal Retaining Clamp
4. Drive Axle Outboard Seal
5. Seal Retaining Clamp
6. Axle Shaft
7. Seal Retaining Clamp
8. Drive Axle Inboard Seal
9. Seal Retaining Clamp
10. Tripot Housing
11. Snap Ring
12. Tripot Joint Assembly

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.



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3. Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.



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Notice : Use only the recommended tool for separating the lower ball joint. Failure to use the recommended tool may cause damage to the ball joint and the seal.
4. Remove the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
5. Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint using the ball joint separator KM-507-B.
6. Remove the tie rod nut.
Notice : Use only the recommended tool for separating the tie rod from the knuckle/strut assembly. Failure to use the recommended tool may cause damage to the knuckle/strut assembly.
7. Separate the tie rod end using the ball joint separator KM-507-B.



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8. Push the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.
Important : Support the unfastened end of the drive axle. Do not allow the drive axle to dangle freely from the transaxle for any length of time after it has been removed from the wheel hub.
Important : Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.
9. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle using the axle shaft remover KM-460-A.

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Notice : Do not damage the seals.
1. Clean the hub seal and the transaxle seal.
2. Install the drive axle into the transaxle.
3. Install the wheel hub onto the axle shaft.



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4. Install the tie rod into the knuckle/strut and install the tie rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod nut to 55 N•m (41 lb-ft).




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5. Install the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut to 60 N•m (44 lb-ft).




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6. Loosely install a new axle shaft caulking nut. Always use a new nut.



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7. Install the wheels. Loosely install the nuts. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 100 N•m (74 lb-ft).


9. Tighten the axle shaft caulking nut to 300 N•m (221 lb-ft).
10. Peen the caulking nut with a punch and a hammer until the nut is locked into place on the axle shaft hub.
11. Refill the transaxle fluid to the proper level. Refer to Section 5B, Five-Speed Manual Transaxle.

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1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to "Drive Axle Assembly" in this section.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.



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4. Degrease the joint.
5. Spread the snap ring using the snap ring pliers J-8059 and remove the outer joint the axle shaft.
Caution : Do not remove the axle shaft from the outer joint assembly or disassemble the outer joint assembly. Parts are match fit and cannot be serviced separately.Improper reassembly will adversely affect both performance and safety.
6. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.

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1. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
2. Spread the snap ring using the snap ring pliers J-8059 and remove the outer joint the axle shaft.
3. Fill the joint seal with 110 to 130 g (3.9 to 4.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 110 to 130 g (3.9 to 4.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.
• 1.8 DOHC : 120 to 140g (4.2 to 4.9 ounces)



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4. Install a new large seal retaining clamp and a new small seal retaining clamp.
5. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp and the new large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.
6. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to "Drive Axle Assembly" in this section.

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1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to "Drive Axle" in this section.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.



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4. Separate the joint housing from the boot.



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5. Degrease the tripot assembly.
6. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the snap ring pliers J-8059.



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7. Remove the tripot and the tripot joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
8. Remove the tripot joint seal from the axle shaft.

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Tools Required


J-8059 Snap Ring Pliers
J-35566 Seal Clamp Pliers
1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal.
2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.



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3. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using the snap ring pliers J-8059.



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4. Fill the tripot housing with 195 to 215 g (6.9 to 7.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 195 to 215 g (6.9 to 7.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.
5. Install the boot to the joint housing.



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6. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.
7. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.
8. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to "Drive Axle Assembly" in this section.

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1. Remove the large seal retaing clamp.Discard the clamp.
2. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.



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3. Degrease the joint.
4. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the snap ring pilers J-8059.



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5. Remove the axle shaft from the joint assembly.
Caution : The ball retainer is staked in position and must not be disassmbled. Cross groove joint internal parts are match fit and cannot be serviced separately. Improper reassembly will adversely affect both performance and safety.
6. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.

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1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal. Do not crimp.
2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
3. Install the joint assembly onto the axle shaft.



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4. Install the shaft retaining ring using the snap ring pilers J-8059.



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5. Fill the joint assembly with 120 to 140 g (4.2 to 4.9 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 120 to 140 g (4.2 to 4.9 ounces) of the recommended grease.
6. Install the a new large seal retaining clamp.
7. Crimp the new large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.
8. Crimp the new small retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.