BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL REMOVAL

REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG

1. 

   Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.

2. Remove the No. 1 gasket from the No. 1 transfer case plug.

REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG

1. Remove the transfer drain plug and bleed the oil.

2. Remove the drain gasket from the transfer drain plug.

DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.

2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

   49 N*m

   500 kgf*cm

   36 ft.*lbf

REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

1. 

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

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   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 hub nut.

SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.

   Tip:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

1. 

   Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.

2. 

   Install SST to the tie rod end.

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   Note:

   Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

3. 

   Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

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   Note:
   

   • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten the string of SST to prevent it from falling.

   
   

   • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

   
   

   • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

   
   

   • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

   
   

   • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

   
   

   • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM

1. 

   Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the front lower ball joint.

SECURE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Using SST, secure the front axle hub bearing.

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   Note:

   The hub bearing may 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 necessary to place the vehicle's weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)

1. 

   Remove 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 boot or oil seal.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

1. 

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