FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL

Tech Tips

Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.


  1. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL


    1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.

    2. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and then drain the manual transaxle oil.

    3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

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

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Release the staked part of the lock nut completely. Otherwise, the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brake, remove the front axle hub nut.

  4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

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      Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Tech Tips

      Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST (spacer B) are aligned.

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front axle assembly.

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      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • 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 ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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    1. Hold the bolt with a spanner (10 mm) and remove the nut.

    2. Remove the 2 cushion retainers and 2 cushions, and separate the front stabilizer bar.

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


    1. Remove the clip and castle nut.

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      Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Tech Tips

      Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the lower ball joint and SST (spacer B) are aligned.

    3. Using SST, separate the lower arm.

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      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • 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 lower ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly and disengage the fitting between the front drive shaft assembly and front axle assembly.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Push the front axle assembly out of the vehicle to remove the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

      Note


      • Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.

      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Hang the front drive shaft assembly down with a piece of string or equivalent.

      • When removing the drive shaft, do not hit the sensor with it.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the front drive shaft assembly.

      Note


      • Do not damage the oil seal or the boot.

      • Do not drop the drive shaft assembly.

  9. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

    Note

    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.