FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 8NR-FTS) 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 (for Full Cover Type)

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  5. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for CVT)

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  6. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)

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  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. B0044NAN05

      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.

  8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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  9. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  10. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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

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  13. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B0041P6N08

      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.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. B0041XH

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