FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Clearing zero point calibration data and system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Theft deterrent system (tilt sensor)*1

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  • Automatic transaxle assembly*2

  • Automatic transaxle fluid*2

 Bleed the oil pump assembly with motor (automatic transaxle assembly) Stop and start system

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*1: w/ TFT Meter Type
*2: w/ Stop and Start System

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

    for 8AR-FTS:

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    for 2GR-FKS:

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  3. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    for 8AR-FTS:

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    for 2GR-FKS:

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

    for 8AR-FTS:

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    for 2GR-FKS:

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  5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    for U661E:

    Click here

    for U661F:

    Click here

    for U881E:

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    for U881F:

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  6. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

    Click here

  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. B005NAJN02

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

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Fully loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

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

  8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)


    1. B005MSC

      Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose and sensor clamp.

    2. B005PR5

      Disengage the 2 claws to separate the sensor clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Keep the tip of the front speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.

      • Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the front speed sensor when removing it from the steering knuckle. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the front speed sensor.

  9. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ AVS)


    1. B005MSC

      Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose and sensor clamp.

    2. B005NO2

      Disconnect the connector from the front shock absorber assembly.

    3. Remove the bolt and separate the front skid control sensor wire from the front shock absorber assembly.

    4. B005LPQ

      Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Keep the tip of the front speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.

      • Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the front speed sensor when removing it from the steering knuckle. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the front speed sensor.

  10. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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

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  13. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B005LTVN02

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

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

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)


    1. B005M0B

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

    2. Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

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

  16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)


    1. B005NYN

      Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the transfer assembly.

    2. Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer assembly.

      Note


      • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

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

  17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)


    1. B005NZQ

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