:	Apr 16, 2007

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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Remove the front wheels and tires.

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Remove the axle tube.

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Remove the front axle crossmember.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Release the LH brake hose bracket from the wheel knuckle.   Remove the bolt.

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: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint. Using the special tool, release the LH tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.   Remove and discard the nut.

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: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.   : The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle. Using the special tool, release the LH upper arm ball joint.   Remove and discard the nut.

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Release the LH halfshaft from the axle assembly.   Remove and discard the snap ring.   Using a suitable tie strap, support the LH halfshaft.

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: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange. Release the driveshaft from the front axle drive flange.   Remove the 6 bolts and washers, discard the bolts.   Using a suitable tie strap, secure the driveshaft end plate.

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: Before the disconnection or removal of any components, make sure the area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Disconnect the breather line.   Release the clip.

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:   If a new axle is being installed, a new breather line must also be installed. Remove and discard the front axle breather line.   Release from the 3 clips.

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Using a transmission jack, support the front axle assembly.

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With assistance, remove the front axle assembly.   Remove and discard the 3 axle assembly rear mounting bolts.   Remove the front axle assembly front mounting bolt.

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With assistance, install the front axle assembly.

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With assistance, align and secure the front axle assembly.   Tighten the M14 bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb.ft).   Tighten the 3 new bolts in the front axle assembly to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft), then a further 60 degrees.

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:   If a new axle is being installed, a new breather line must also be installed. Install the new front axle breather line.   Secure in the clips.

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Connect the breather line.

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:   New bolts must be installed. Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.   Remove and discard the tie strap.   Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).   Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.

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Install a new snap ring to the LH halfshaft.   Remove and discard the tie strap.

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:   Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed. Secure the LH halfshaft in the axle assembly.   1) Open the halfshaft seal protector and install the halfshaft.   2) Release the halfshaft seal protector from the halfshaft seal.   3) Remove the halfshaft seal protector.   4) Fully install the halfshaft.   5) Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.

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:   Install a new nut. Secure the LH upper arm to the wheel knuckle.   Tighten the nut to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).

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:   Install a new nut. Secure the LH tie-rod end ball joint to the wheel knuckle.   Install a new nut and tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).

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Secure the LH brake hose bracket to the wheel knuckle.   Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).

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Install the front axle crossmember.   Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).

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Install the axle tube.

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Install the wheels and tires.   Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

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Connect the battery ground cable.