FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    Tech Tips


  3. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)


    1. Remove the transfer drain plug and gasket to drain the transfer oil.

    2. Install a new gasket and the transfer drain plug.

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


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

  6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


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      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 bolt.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01ELC3

      Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

    2. A01EKMK

      Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose.

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKQ5

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01EK74E01

      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.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *2 Place the wrench here.
      *3 Turn - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      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 a 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.

  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


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

  10. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.

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      Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


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      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.

      • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

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


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      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.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)


    1. A01EJB7

      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.