Special Tools
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
Caution: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.
Note: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut. Discard the nut and replace with NEW.
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
Installation Procedure
Note: In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted, or otherwise damaged.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Collision Damage Repair
If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage
repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and
safety performance can be compromised in subsequen ...
Trademarks and License Agreements
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and
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Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
Removal Procedure
Remove the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door
Water Deflector Replacement.
Use a flat-head tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting
the lock to the outside handle.
Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod ...