FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  6. 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.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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  8. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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

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  12. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note


      • Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


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