FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2AR-FE) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

  8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. Remove the front wheel opening extension pad LH, engine under cover LH and front fender apron seal LH.

    2. B000JEH

      Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    3. B000HK2E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
      *2 Overflow Plug
      *3 Hexagon Socket Wrench

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    4. B000IXQE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
      *2 Hexagon Socket Wrench
      *a Overflow Plug Hole

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    5. Drain automatic transaxle fluid from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    6. B000IXQE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
      *2 Hexagon Socket Wrench
      *a Overflow Plug Hole

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle assembly.

      Torque:
      0.8 N*m  { 8 kgf*cm, 7 in.*lbf }
    7. B000HK2E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
      *2 Overflow Plug
      *3 Hexagon Socket Wrench

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the overflow plug to the automatic transaxle assembly.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
    8. B000JEH

      Install a new gasket and the refill plug to the automatic transaxle assembly.

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. B000IK2E01

      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.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. for Steel Type:


      1. B000K7E

        Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.

        If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

    2. for Aluminum Type:


      1. B000H7B

        Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.

        If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. B000LXX

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

      Note

      Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

    2. B000LJN

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

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

      • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.

  12. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. B000N4P

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. B000IJQE01

      Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the lower ends of the tie rod assembly LH and SST are aligned.

    3. Secure SST using a string.

      Note

      Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

    4. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

      B000K1UE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Nut - -
      *a String *b Grease Application Area
      B000IB9 Place the wrench here. - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.


      • Be sure to place the 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.

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


    1. B000HP8

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.

  14. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B000L4OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. 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.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000J41E01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note


      • Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B000JWY

      Separate 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 front transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

    3. Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH


    1. B000LY1

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