FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF 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 [G35M-R].) (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R].) (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A26M-R].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [JA5AX-EL].)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1 | Locknut (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2 | Brake caliper component (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)])
3 | Disc plate (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EXCEPT 18 INCH WHEEL]) (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [18 INCH WHEEL])
4 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3 (2WD)]) (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)])
5 | Front stabilizer control link (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
6 | Bolt
7 | Front lower arm (rear) ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
8 | Front lower arm (front) ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
9 | Drive shaft (See Drive Shaft Removal Note) (See Drive Shaft Installation Note)
10 | Clip (See Clip Installation Note)

Drive Shaft 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.

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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 using the SSTs.

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

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6. Install the SST to the transaxle after the drive shaft is removed.

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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 Steps 1—2 using a new clip.

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  Outer diameter specification

  L8, LF, L3 (2WD): 31.2 mm {1.23 in} max.
  L3 (4WD), MZR-CD (RF Turbo): 33.2 mm {1.31 in} max.

Drive Shaft Installation Note

  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.

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  • The oil seals are damaged easily if this procedure is not done correctly.

1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.

3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.

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