Removal and Installation

Driveshafts Removal

^ Special Tools Required
- Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00100

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.





3. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
4. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
5. If the left driveshaft is removed, drain the transmission fluid. It is not necessary to drain the transmission fluid when the right driveshaft is removed.





6. Remove the stabilizer link (A) from the damper (B).





7. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
8. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with the special tool.





9. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.








10. Pry (left driveshaft)/tap (right driveshaft) the inboard joint (A), and remove the driveshaft from the differential case or bearing support as an assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), the inboard joint may come apart. Draw the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the differential oil seal or the intermediate shaft outer seal.

Driveshafts Installation





1. Apply 0.3 - 1.0 g (0.01 - 0.04 oz.) '99-01 models, 0.5 - 1.0 g (0.02 - 0.04 oz.) '02 model of specified grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the left driveshaft. After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.
2. Install a new set ring onto the set ring groove of the driveshaft.





3. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or intermediate shaft (C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).





4. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).





5. Install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
6. Install the new lock pin (E) into the pin hole.





7. Install the stabilizer link (A) on the damper (B).





8. Install a new spindle nut (A), then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.
10. Tighten the flange bolts and the self-locking nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
11. Refill the transmission with recommended fluid.
12. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.