Removal and Installation
REMOVAL (Left side drive shaft)When removing left side drive shaft, refer to Double Offset Joint Type; Removal and Installation for its removal procedure. Double Offset Joint Type (M/T Vehicle)
REMOVAL (Right side drive shaft)
1. Undo caulking and remove drive shaft nut and washer.
2. With vehicle lifted up, remove wheel.
3. Drain transmission oil.
4. Disconnect tie-rod end from knuckle with special tool (A).
Special Tool
(A): 09913-65210
5. Disconnect stabilizer joint from suspension arm.
6. Remove ball stud bolt, and then separate knuckle from suspension arm (ball stud).
7. Pull out drive shaft joint from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
- When removing steering knuckles, never pull brake hose.
- To prevent breakage of boots, be careful not to bring them into contact with other parts, when removing drive shaft assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal procedure and noting following points.
- Clean front wheel bearing oil seal and then apply grease Replace it if required.
"A": Grease 99000-25010
- When install left side drive shaft, install wheel side joint to steering knuckle first, and tripod joint to differential side.
- When install right side drive shaft, install tripod joint to differential side first, and wheel side joint to steering knuckle.
- Tighten each bolt and nut to specified torque.
- Fill transmission with oil as specified.
CAUTION:
- To avoid excessive expansion of boot and consequential disconnection of joint in boot, do not pull tripod joint housing.
- Protect oil seals and boots from any damage, preventing them form unnecessary contact while installing drive shaft.
- Do not hit joint boot with hammer. Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
- Make sure that differential side joint is inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as it was.
NOTE:
- For automatic transmission, carry out full step of fluid level check procedure i.e. ROOM TEMPERATURE LEVEL CHECK first, and then NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE LEVEL CHECK, referring to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle; Testing and Inspection.
- Check toe seating and adjust as required.