Removal

DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID Adjustments

6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.





SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR Removal

8. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE Removal

9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

11. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

12. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.





SST : 09520-00031

SST : 09520-01010

NOTICE:
* Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.
* Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
* Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly.

14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.