BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG


    1. A017ETHE04

      Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.

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

  2. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG


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

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

  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  5. REMOVE NO. 2ENGINE UNDER COVER

  6. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


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

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


    1. A017E4SE01

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

  9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CL5

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

      Tech Tips

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

  10. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A017CELE03

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

  11. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.

    2. A017D20E01

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      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.

      A017D19E01
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      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.

  12. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM


    1. A017CVO

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

  13. SECURE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017F2ME04

      Using SST, secure the front axle hub bearing.

      SST
      09608-16042   ( 09608-02021, 09608-02041 )

      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.

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


    1. A017DJR

      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.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A017BTQE04

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

  17. REMOVE TRANSFER RH BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL


    1. A017EAWE02

      Using SST, remove the transfer RH bearing retainer oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

      Note

      Do not damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the case.