FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 2AR-FE, 6AR-FSE) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

  8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A01W556E01

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

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

    Click here

  12. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  14. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01W368E05

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      Note


      • Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01VZ57

      Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

    2. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

    3. Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH


    1. A01W0NW

      Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.