Front Drive Shaft Removal/Installation [AJ]

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ]





Caution:
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor could cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
^ Removing the right side drive shaft with the shaft bracket installed may cause the deformation of the joint shaft bracket. Therefore, remove/install the right side drive shaft and joint shaft as a component.

1. Drain the transaxle oil. (MTX only)
2. Remove the steering knuckle, wheel hub and dust cover component. (Right side)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Drive Shaft (Left Side) Removal Note





1. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.
2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.
3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Caution:
^ The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.





4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the figure.

Drive Shaft (Right Side) Removal Note





1. Secure the shaft portion of the joint shaft in a vise.
2. As shown in the figure, insert a pry bar between the drive shaft and the joint shaft and tap on the bar to uncouple them.

Joint Shaft Installation Note





1. Secure the shaft portion of the drive shaft in a vise.
2. Install the joint shaft using a plastic hammer as shown.

Clip Installation Note





1. Install a new clip onto the drive shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat steps 1-2 using a new clip.
Outer diameter specification
MTX: 32.1 - 33.2 mm (1.27 - 1.30 inch)
ATX: 33.1 - 34.0 mm (1.31 - 1.33 inch)

Drive Shaft (Left Side) Installation Note





1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
2. Apply ATF to the oil seal lip.
3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.

Caution:
^ The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.
^ The oil seals are damaged easily if this procedure is not done correctly.

4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip,