Application	N•m	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Axle Shaft Caulking Nut	300	221	-
Lower Ball Joint Nut	50	37	-
Tie Rod Nut	45	33	-
Wheel Nuts	120	88	-

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

1. C/G Joint Assembly
2. Outer Race
3. Inner Race
4. Cage
5. Ball Retainer
6. Boot
7. Axle Shaft
8. Boot
9. cage
10. Inner Race
11. Outer Race
12. C/V Joint Assembly

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to Section 9N, Frame and Underbody.



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4. Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.
5. Remove the lower ball joint 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.
6. Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint using the ball joint separator KM-507-B.
7. Remove the tie rod nut.



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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.
8. Separate the tie rod end using the ball joint separator KM-507-B.



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9. 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.
10. 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. Mount the steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint.



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5. Install the tie rod into the knuckle/strut and install the tie rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod nut to 45 N•m (33 lb-ft).




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6. Install the lower ball joint nut.
Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 50 N•m (37 lb-ft).




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



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8. Install the wheels. Loosely install the nuts. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 120 N•m (88 lb-ft).


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

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1. Remove the criss groove joint seal assembly. See "Cross Groove Joint Seal" 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.
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.
5. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.

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1. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
2. 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.



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3. Install a new large seal retaining clamp and a new small seal retaining clamp.



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4. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp and the new large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.
5. Install the cross groobe joint seal assembly. Refer to "Cross Groove Joint seal" 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 axke 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 tripod 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.