Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Removal

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

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





SST : 09930-00010

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

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

4. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly.





HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.





(b) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.





NOTICE:
* Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.





(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.

SST : 09628-00011

NOTICE:
* Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
* Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
* Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
* Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.

7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM

(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower No. 1 arm from the lower ball joint.





8. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the axle hub.





(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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





SST : 09520-01010

SST : 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, or oil seal.
* Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.





(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the boot or oil seal.

11. SECURE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the front axle hub bearing.





SST : 09608-16042

09608-02021

09608-02041

NOTICE:
The hub bearing may be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. If it is necessary to place the vehicle's weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

12. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Component Tests and General Diagnostics