FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Special Service Tool (SST)
49 B025 017
Sliding hammer
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Attachment A
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Replacement Part
Locknut
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Front drive shaft
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Snap pin
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Tie-rod end
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Transfer oil seal (RH) No.1
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Front drive shaft (RH) [4WD]
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Transfer oil seal (RH) No.3
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Front drive shaft (RH) [4WD]
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Front drive shaft clip
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Front drive shaft
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Oil and Chemical Type
Grease
Type: L2Y1 33247 or equivalent
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1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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3. Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Drain the manual transaxle oil or ATF. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [C66M-R, C66MX-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [D66M-R, D66MX-R].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL].)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. After installation, add the specified manual transaxle oil or ATF. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [C66M-R, C66MX-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [D66M-R, D66MX-R].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL].)
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1
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Locknut
(See Locknut Removal Note.)
(See Locknut Installation Note.)
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2
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Tie-rod end
(See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT.)
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3
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Stabilizer control link upper nut
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4
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Dynamic damper
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5
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Brake hose clip
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6
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Front lower arm ball joint
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7
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Front drive shaft (LH)
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8
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Front drive shaft clip
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9
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Bracket No.2
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10
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Front drive shaft (RH)
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11
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Bracket No.1
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12
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Transfer oil seal (RH) No.1
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13
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Transfer oil seal (RH) No.3
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Locknut Removal Note
1. Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.
Front Drive Shaft Removal Note
1. Install a spare nut onto the front drive shaft.
2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the front drive shaft from the axle.
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3. Separate the front drive shaft from the wheel hub.
4. Separate the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle using the SSTs.
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5. Remove the front drive shaft.
6. If the front drive shaft for 4WD vehicles is removed, replace transfer oil seals (RH) No.1 and No.3 with new ones. (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [C66MX-R, D66MX-R].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [FW6AX-EL, GW6AX-EL].)
Bracket No.1 Removal Note [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T]
1. Remove the bolt.
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2. Remove the bracket No.1.
Bracket No.1 Removal Note [SKYACTIV-D 2.2]
1. Remove the catalytic converter lower bracket. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)
2. Remove the bracket No.1.
Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note [Except SKYACTIV-G 2.5T]
1. Tighten the bracket No.1 stud bolts.
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2. Remove the seal plate. (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)
3. Temporarily tighten the bolts A and B.
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4. Tighten the bolts A, then tighten the bolt B to the specified torque.
5. Apply transaxle oil or ATF to the oil seal lip.
6. Insert the front drive shaft into the transaxle until the front drive shaft bearing contacts the bracket stopper.
7. Temporarily tighten the nuts C, then tighten the nuts C to the specified torque.
8. Apply grease (L2Y1 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and front drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).
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9. Insert the front drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T]
1. Tighten the bracket No.1 stud bolts.
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2. Temporarily tighten the bolts A and B.
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3. Tighten the bolts A, then tighten the bolt B to the specified torque.
4. Apply ATF to the oil seal lip.
5. Insert the front drive shaft into the transaxle until the front drive shaft bearing contacts the bracket stopper.
6. Temporarily tighten the nuts C, then tighten the nuts C to the specified torque.
7. Install the bolt.
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8. Apply grease (L2Y1 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).
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9. Insert the front drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Front Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new clip to the clip groove at the end of the front drive shaft with the clip opening facing upward.
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2. Verify that the outer diameter of the clip is within the specification.
Front Drive Shaft (LH) Installation Note
1. Apply transaxle oil or ATF to the oil seal lip.
2. Apply grease (L2Y1 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and front drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).
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3. Insert the front drive shaft into the wheel hub.
4. Install the front drive shaft to the transaxle.
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5. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the front drive shaft is securely held by the clip.
Locknut Installation Note
1. If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.
2. Tighten the locknut using the following procedure and with the brake pedal depressed.