JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD]

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  Caution
  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly 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 the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Remove the side cover.

2. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

4. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
2 | Stabilizer control link (lower side)
3 | Lower arm ball joint
4 | Joint shaft (See Joint Shaft Removal Note.)
5 | Joint shaft clip (See Joint Shaft Clip Installation Note.)
6 | Deflector (See TRANSFER DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT.)
7 | Dust seal (See TRANSFER DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT.)

Joint Shaft Removal Note

1. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by using the SSTs.

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2. Remove the nuts.

3. Pull the joint shaft straight out.

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

  Note
  • If the joint shaft is removed, always replace the deflector and dust seal of the transfer with new ones.

4. Replace the deflector and dust seal. (See TRANSFER DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT.)

Joint Shaft Clip Installation Note

1. Install a new clip onto the joint 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 Step 1 using a new clip.

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  Outer diameter specification

  34.0 mm {1.34 in} max.