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JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo]

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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. Drain the transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A26MX-R].)

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

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note)
2 | Bolt
3 | Lower arm (front, rear) ball joint (See Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint Removal Note)
4 | Stabilizer control link
5 | Joint shaft (See Joint Shaft Removal Note)
6 | Clip (See Clip Installation Note)

## Joint Shaft Removal Note

1. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by tapping on a brass bar inserted between them.

2. Remove the bolts.

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.

## 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.

Outer diameter specification

  34.0 mm {1.34 in} max.