Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT:

REMOVAL

HINT:
- COMPONENTS: (Components)
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The Procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
2. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL ()

3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) U151E: (Removal)

(b) U250E: ()

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT





(a) Using SST and hammer, unstake the staked part of the axle hub LH nut.
SST: 09930-00010

NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub LH nut.
6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

7. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH





(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor wire and hose from the shock absorber.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.





(b) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor front LH from the steering knuckle.

NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09628-62011
9. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH





(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH from the lower ball joint.
10. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the axle hub.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040

- Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
13. FIX FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Fix the front axle hub sub-assembly LH
SST: 09608-16042
09608-02021
09608-02041

NOTE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.

Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle's weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.