FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Removal

Note

• The figure shows RH, The procedure for LH is the same.

1. Remove the front brake disk. (See DISC PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove and discard the front axle wheel hub nut.

3. Remove the brake hose clip.

4. Remove the tie-rod end nut.

(1) Remove the cotter pin.

(2) Remove the tie-rod end.

5. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the knuckle using the SST.

6. Disconnect the upper side of the stabilizer control link.

7. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the front wheel knuckle.

(1) Remove the pinch bolt and nut.

(2) Disconnect the lower ball joint from the front wheel knuckle.

8. Remove the drive shaft.

Installation

1. Position the front wheel drive shaft and joint so that the splines line up with the differential side gear splines. Install the front wheel drive shaft and the joint to the differential side gear.

Note

• When installed correctly, the drive shaft bearing retainer clip fits to the differential side gear groove.

2. Position the drive shaft to the front wheel knuckle.

3. Install the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut.

4. Install the tie-rod end.

Note

• If the nut groove and the ball joint hole are not aligned, tighten the nut as necessary.

(1) Position the tie-rod end.

(2) Install the tie-rod end nut and cotter pin.

5. Install a new front axle wheel hub nut.