PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal LH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover LH.
Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Using a T50 ''TORX'' socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and pull out the front drive shaft assembly RH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal RH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover RH.
Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the spline of the front drive inboard joint LH.