With Manual Transaxle

DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY

- Tools Required
- KM-507-B Ball Joint Separator
- KM-460-A Axle Shaft Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Remove the engine under covers.
4. Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.





5. Remove the lower ball joint nut and bolt.





Notice: Use only the recommended tool for separating the lower ball joint. Failure to use the recommended tool may damage the ball joint and the seal.

6. Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint using the ball joint separator KM-507-B.





7. Remove the tie rod nut.





Notice: Use only the recommended tool for separating the tie rod from the knuckle/strut assembly. Failure to use the recommended tool may damage the knuckle/ strut assembly.

8. Separate the tie rod end using the ball joint separator KM-507-B.





9. Push the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.

Important: Support the unfastened end of the drive axle. Do not allow the drive axle to dangle freely from the transaxle for any length of time after it has been removed from the wheel hub.

Important: Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.

10. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle using the axle shaft remover KM-460-A.