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Removal





DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

3. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle) Service and Repair

4. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut LH.





SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
* Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
* Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
* Completely unstake the staked part before removing the front axle shaft nut.
* Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the front axle shaft nut LH.

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (for TMC Made) Removal

9. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (for TMC Made)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (except TMC Made) Removal

11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (except TMC Made)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH Removal

17. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle assembly LH.





HINT
If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

(b) Push the front axle assembly LH out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle assembly LH.

NOTICE:
* Do not push out the front axle further than necessary.
* Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
* Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

19. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.





SST : 09520-01010

SST : 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:
* Do not damage the oil seal.
* Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
* Do not drop the drive shaft.

21. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.





NOTICE:
* Do not damage the oil seal.
* Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
* Do not drop the drive shaft.

22. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH from the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.





23. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

SST : 09608-16042

09608-02021

09608-02041

NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, make sure to support the hub bearing with SST when the vehicle weight is applied.




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