FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  4. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

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  5. 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


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover LH.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      • When carrying the front drive shaft assembly LH, hold it horizontally.

      Tech Tips

      Hook the SST claw at the position shown in the illustration to remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


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      Using a T50 ''TORX'' socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and pull out the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover RH.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      • When carrying the front drive shaft assembly RH, hold it horizontally.

      Tech Tips

      If the spline connection is stiff, using a brass bar and hammer, lightly tap the inboard joint assembly to remove it.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH


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

      Note

      Do not damage the spline of the front drive inboard joint LH.