PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Tech Tips
Measure the size of the gap between the front drive inboard joint assembly and transaxle, and use the measured value for reference when installing.
Using SST, remove the drive shaft as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the drive shaft.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Measure the size of the gap between the front drive inboard joint assembly and transaxle, and use the measured value for reference when installing.
Using a tire lever and brass bar, remove the drive shaft.
Note
Do not damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the drive shaft.
FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
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. If it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle's full weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.