FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

id031300700300

Replacement part

Oil and chemical type

Caution

•  If the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is pulled by mistake when performing this procedure, it could cause an open circuit. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the rubber from the front shock absorber.

a30zzw00002141

3.  Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness on the steering knuckle and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

4.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the fasteners shown in the figure and slightly bend back the front over fender.

azzjjb00000611

7.  Remove the fasteners shown in the figure and slightly bend back the front mudguard.

a30zzw00002142

8.  Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed. (See Locknut Installation Note)

a30zzw00002143

Caution

•  When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.

•  When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

10.  Temporarily install a spare nut to the front drive shaft.

11.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the front drive shaft from the axle.

12.  Remove the clip from the front shock absorber. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

a30zzw00002144

13.  Loosen the Front shock absorber installation nut.

a30zzw00002145

14.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

15.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

16.  After installing the front drive shaft, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [A71M].)

•  If the ATF level does not reach the specification, adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [A71M].)

a30zzw00004287

1	Tie-rod end (See TIE-ROD END REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Front stabilizer control link (upper side)
3	Front lower arm ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Front drive shaft (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft Installation Note.)
5	Oil seal (differential) (See OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [A71M].)

Bracket, Front Drive Shaft Installation Note

Caution

•  The oil seal could be damaged at the end area of the front drive shaft. When installing the front drive shaft to the EV transaxle, be careful not to damage the oil seals. If the oil seal is damaged, replace it with a new one.

1.  Install the front drive shaft to the EV transaxle.

a30zzw00002146

2.  Temporarily tighten bolt shown in the figure.

a30zzw00002147

3.  Completely tighten bolt shown in the figure.

4.  Apply ATF to the oil seal lip.

5.  Apply grease (D4Y0 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and front drive shaft contact surfaces (area A in the figure).

am3zzw00034658

6.  Insert the front drive shaft to the wheel hub.

Locknut Installation Note

Caution

•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.

•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Working with two people, one should depress and hold the pedal down.

3.  While the brake pedal is depressed, the other should tighten the locknut using the following procedure.

a30zzw00002148