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6.Install the drive shafts(A) to the transaxle. (see DS group)
7.Install the inner shaft bracket mounting bolt(A). (see DS group)
8.Install the exhaust pipe(A).
TORQUE:
39.2~58.8Nm(4.0~6.0kgf.m, 28.9~43.4lb - ft)
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9.Install the sub frame(A). (see SS group)
TORQUE:
60~80Nm(6.0~8.0kgf.m, 65.1~79.5lb - ft)
10. Connect the vrs connector(A). (see ST group)
11.Install the rear roll stopper mounting bolts(A).
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19.Install the under cover(A).
20.Install the steering column joint bolt.(See ST group).
21. Install the front wheels and tires. (see SS group)
22. Install the transaxle insulator and mounting bracket (B) by tightening the bolts (A).
TORQUE:
60~80 Nm (6~8 kgf.m, 43.6~58.2 lb - ft)
23.remove the SST (09200- 38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm (6.5~8.5kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
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24.Install the transaxle upper mounting bolts(A).
TORQUE:
65~85Nm(6.5~8.5kgf.m, 47.0~61.5lb - ft)
25.Install the C.S.C (Cincentric Slave Cylinder) tube(A) by tightening the nut(B).
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIFICATIONS
Driveshaft
Engine Transaxle Joint type
Max. permissible angle
Inner Outer InnerOuter
2.9 CRDi M/T
TSJ#26 BJ#2846.5° 23°
A/T UTJ- II#25 BJ#2646.5° 23°
3.8 MPI A/TUTJ- II#25 BJ#2646.5° 23°
Front hub & bearing assembly
Starting torque 1.97 Nm (20 kgf.cm, 1.45 lb - ft)
Rear hub & bearing assembly
Starting torque y 1.97 Nm (20 kgf.cm, 1.45 lb - ft)
Inner: On transaxle side
Outer : On tire side
TGHTENING TORQUE
Items NmKgf.m lb- ft
Hub nut 90 ~ 1109.0 ~ 11.0 65 ~ 80
Driveshaft lock nut 245 ~ 27524.5 ~ 27.5 177 ~ 199
Tie rod end castle nut 60 ~ 806.0 ~ 8.0 43 ~ 58
Front lower arm to knuckle bolt & nut 90 ~ 1209.0 ~ 12.0 65 ~ 87
Inner shaft bearing & bracket assembly bolts
(DSL) 43 ~ 63
4.3 ~ 6.3 31 ~ 46
Inner shaft bearing & bracket assembly bolts
(GSL) 50 ~ 65
5.0 ~ 6.5 36 ~ 47
Front caliper assembly to knuckle bolts 85 ~ 1008.5 ~ 10.0 61 ~ 72
Front strut assembly to knuckle bolts 100 ~ 12010.0 ~ 12.0 72 ~ 87
Front hub & bearing assembly to knuckle
bolts 160 ~ 180
16.0 ~ 18.0 116 ~ 130
Rear lower arm to carrier bolt & nut 160 ~ 18016.0 ~ 18.0 116 ~ 130
Rear caliper assembly to carrier assembly
bolts 50 ~ 60
5.0 ~ 6.0y 36.2 ~ 43.4
Rear hub lock nut 200 ~ 26020.0 ~ 26.0 145 ~ 188
Rear brake assembly to carrier assembly bolts 50 ~ 605.0 ~ 6.0 36 ~ 43
Carrier assembly to assist arm bolt 90 ~ 1009.0 ~ 10.0 65 ~72
Carrier assembly to upper arm bolt 90 ~ 1009.0 ~ 10.0 65 ~72
LUBRICANTS
Joint type Recommended grease Quantity
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly (A) from the front hub assembly (B).
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
2.Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.
3.Remove the driveshaft lock nut (A).
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
245 ~ 275 (24.5 ~ 27.5, 177 ~ 199)
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4.Remove the split pin and castle nut form the tie rod end ball joint.
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
60 ~ 80 (6.0 ~ 8.0, 43 ~ 58)
5.Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using a SST (09568- 4A000).
6.Remove the split pin and lower arm bolt and nut (A).
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
90 ~ 120 (9.0 ~ 12.0, 65 ~ 87)
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7.Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly (B).
8.Removal of the driveshaft [RH].
a. [Gasoline 3.8 only]
Remove the heat protector (A).
b.Remove the inner shaft bearing bracket assembly mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
Diesel: 43 ~ 63 (4.3 ~ 6.3, 31 ~ 46)