FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 2AR-FE) 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 system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

Click here

Replacement of automatic transaxle fluid ATF thermal degradation estimate reset The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly.

Click here

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

    Click here

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

    Click here

  4. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. B0070Z8N01

      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.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

    Click here

  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

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

    Click here

  10. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B007047N01

      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.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B006XCU

      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 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, lightly tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. B0070VN

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