Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Adjustments
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT





(a) Remove the cotter pin and an adjusting cap.
(b) Remove the front axle hub LH nut.
4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)





(a) Using a hexagon wrench, separate the front speed sensor.
(b) Disengage the 2 clamps.
(c) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.
5. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.





(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09628-62011
6. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No. 1 front suspension lower arm sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.
7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Remove the RH side by the same procedure with LH side.

SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
9. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Front Drive Shaft Assembly