Front Driveshaft Assembly: Installation

CAUTION:

• Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.
• Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A) and contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft Splines And Differential Case Oil Seal

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1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
   CAUTION:

   • After installing the driveshaft joint to the transaxle case, be sure not to come out.
   • The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
   • After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
   Fig 2: Staking Driveshaft Lock Nut

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   Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Lock Nut

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