SECTION : 3A
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DRIVE AXLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS 3A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FASTENER TIGHTENING
SPECIFICATIONS 3A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 3A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE 3A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMPONENT LOCATOR 3A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 3A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE 3A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY 3A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR 3A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTER JOINT SEAL 3A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INNER TRIPOT SEAL 3A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM
OPERATION 3A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application N·m Lb–Ft Lb–In
Axle Shaft Caulking Nut Initial Torque 180 134 –
Axle Shaft Caulking Nut Final Torque 50 + 60³ 37 + 60³ –
Lower Ball Joint Nut and Bolt 60 44 –
Tie Rod Nut 60 44 –
Wheel Nuts (Steel Wheel) 90 66 –