Tracker Off-Road EViS 2020, Repair And Service Manual

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FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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FRONT AXLE
CV Shaft Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
Floor Jack.................................................................... 1
Jack Stands................................................................. 2
Impact Wrench ............................................................ 1
Impact Socket, 24mm.................................................. 1
Plastic Faced Hammer ................................................ 1
Socket, 17mm ............................................................. 1
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ................................................. 1
Pry Bar ........................................................................ 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Inspect the front axle (shaft) for
contamination, specifically for torn
CV boots around the axle. Replace
the front axle if any contamination is found.
1. Lift and support the vehicle (See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE on page 8).
2. Remove the front wheel (See WHEEL AND TIRE
SERVICE on page 128).
3. Remove the cotter pin (8) and nut (12) at the end of
the steering rack assembly (11) (Ref. Fig. 1).
4. Remove the cotter pin (24), castle nut (25), and flat
washer (26) from the end of the front axle (27) (Ref.
Fig. 1).
5. Remove the cotter pin (10) and nut (9) from the lower
ball joint.(Ref. Fig. 1).
6. Tap downward on the control arm assembly (21) with
a plastic faced hammer, below the strut assembly (1)
to separate the control arm assembly from the strut
assembly (1) If necessary, use a ball joint separator.
7. Remove the outer end of the front axle (27) from the
front strut assembly (1) (Ref. Fig. 6).
8. Pry from the back side of the CV joint housing
between the differential and the CV axle, being care-
ful not to damage the seal on the differential, to
remove the axle.(27).
Assemble in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten hardware to torque values specified below.
NOTICE: When the axle is replaced, the front wheels
must be aligned. (See Wheel Alignment on page 66)
Fig. 6 CV Axle Removal
Item Torque Specification
12 45 - 55 ft. lbs. (61 - 74 Nm)
25 100 - 110 ft. lbs. (136 - 149 Nm)
9 12 - 14 ft. lbs. (16 - 19 Nm)
24
25
1
27
Front of Vehicle
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