Halfshaft

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1997–98 MPV

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Front wheel
   • Hub retainer nut
   • Outer tie rod end
   • Lower ball joint
   • Engine under cover
3. Separate the inner joint from the differential housing with a prybar.
4. Separate the stub shaft from the hub and remove the axle halfshaft from the vehicle.

   To install:

   NOTE: Use new circlips, split pins and locknuts for assembly.

5. Install the inner joint to the differential so that the circlip is seated.
6. Guide the stub shaft into the hub.
7. Install or connect the following:
   • Engine under cover
   • Lower ball joint. Tighten the horizontal bolt to 95–126 ft. lbs. (128–171 Nm) and the vertical bolts to 76–101 ft. lbs. (102–137 Nm).
   • Outer tie rod end. Tighten the nut to 44–57 ft. lbs. (59–78 Nm).
   • Hub retainer nut. Tighten the locknut to 174–231 ft. lbs. (236–313 Nm).
   • Front wheel

2000–01 MPV

LEFT

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the transaxle fluid.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Front wheel
   • Wheel speed sensor
   • Hub locknut
   • Outer tie rod end
   • Lower ball joint
   • Stabilizer bar link
4. Separate the stub shaft from the hub and pry the inner joint from the transaxle.

   To install:

   NOTE: Use a new circlip, split pin and locknut for assembly.

5. Insert the stub shaft into the wheel hub.
6. Lubricate the oil seal with transaxle fluid, then push the axle halfshaft into the transaxle. Pull on the inner joint to confirm that the circlip is seated.
7. Install or connect the following:
   • Stabilizer bar link
   • Lower ball joint. Tighten the pinch bolt to 32–43 ft. lbs. (44–58 Nm).
   • Outer tie rod end. Tighten the nut to 24–32 ft. lbs. (32–44 Nm).
   • Hub locknut. Tighten the nut to 174–235 ft. lbs. (236–318 Nm).
   • Wheel speed sensor
   • Front wheel

RIGHT

WARNING
Attempting to remove the right axle halfshaft while the center shaft support bracket is installed may result in damage to the center shaft support bracket.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Front wheel
   • Wheel speed sensor
   • Hub locknut
   • Brake caliper and rotor
   • Outer tie rod end
   • Lower ball joint
   • Strut bracket bolts
   • Steering knuckle. Separate the stub shaft from the wheel hub.
   • Center shaft support bracket
   • Axle halfshaft and center shaft assembly
3. Separate the axle halfshaft and the center shaft as follows:
   1. Step 1: Place the center shaft in a vise
   2. Step 2: Insert a pry tool between the center shaft and the axle halfshaft
   3. Step 3: Tap on the pry tool to separate the axle halfshaft from the center shaft

      Fig. 2: Separating the axle halfshaft from the center shaft — 2000–01 MPV

      To install:

      NOTE: Use a new split pin, locknut, and new circlips for assembly.

4. Place the axle halfshaft in a vise and install the center shaft by tapping it with a plastic hammer as shown.

   Fig. 3: Installing the center shaft — 2000–01 MPV

5. Lubricate the oil seal with transaxle fluid, then push the center shaft into the transaxle. Pull on the inner joint to confirm that the circlip is seated.
6. Install or connect the following:
   • Center shaft support bracket. Tighten the nuts to 16–22 ft. lbs. (22–30 Nm).
   • Steering knuckle. Guide the stub shaft into the wheel hub.
   • Strut bracket bolts. Tighten the bolts to 76–90 ft. lbs. (103–122 Nm).
   • Lower ball joint. Tighten the pinch bolt to 32–43 ft. lbs. (44–58 Nm).
   • Outer tie rod end. Tighten the nut to 24–32 ft. lbs. (32–44 Nm).
   • Hub locknut. Tighten the nut to 174–235 ft. lbs. (236–318 Nm).
   • Brake caliper and rotor. Tighten the caliper bracket bolts to 66–79 ft. lbs. (89–107 Nm).
   • Wheel speed sensor
   • Front wheel
7. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.