Repair Procedures: 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: Driveshaft Splines & Oil Seal

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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 Lock Nut
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Fig 3: Lock Nut Staked
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