Honda 44348-SH3-000 Ring, Front Knuckle

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To disassemble and access Gv and Gw Series transaxles, the first step is to lift the vehicle to a safe working height and properly support it. The next step is to take off the tire and wheel assembly as well as the splash shield. Remove the ball joint and the tie rod end, then swivel the steering knuckle in the required direction as much as you can. Remove the axle using an appropriate pry bar and use a tool to take out the leaking seal. While installing, it should be lubricated with oil and fitted squarely with the aid of a suitable fitting. Place the axle such that it fits into the transaxle while the spring clip fits in the differential and it cannot be pulled out. Screw tighten the nut on the steering knuckle to the tie rod end with 33 ft. lbs. Ensure that the ball joint is disconnected from the lower arm side and that the nut is tight to the specified torque of 45 Nm before reconnecting the ball joint. At last, replace the tire and wheel assembly and then perform a road test using the vehicle to check for signs of leakage. To install L3 Series transaxles, the initial process involves lifting the vehicle and then detaching the tire and wheel assembly together with the wheel well splash shield. Take out the axle end nut and the damper fork bolt and then unfasten and pull off the ball joint from the lower arm. To remove the joint and pull the knuckle outward so that it separates the axle from the transaxle. For installation in the reverse application, lubricate the seal lip with oil and mesh the lip inward while placing a new spring clip on the opposite side of the axle. Slide the axle into the differential hole with the spring clip placed in such a manner that it cannot be pulled out easily. Again, connect the ball joint and tighten the nut to 40 ft. lbs. (55 Nm), and insert a new cotter pin. Replace the damper fork bolt with a new self-locking nut and tighten to a torque of 47 ft lbs. Torque the axle end nut to 65 Nm or 75 ft. lbs. or 134 ft. lbs. Replace the tyre/wheel assembly, and refill the transaxle to the recommended level, followed by performing a road test to observe any leakage.