FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 4WD/AWD) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

   
   

   • for 1AD-FTV: Click here

   • for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV: Click here

   • for 2AR-FE: Click here

   • for 3ZR-FE: Click here

   • for 3ZR-FAE: Click here

3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

   
   

   • for 1AD-FTV: Click here

   • for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV: Click here

   • for 2AR-FE: Click here

   • for 3ZR-FE: Click here

   • for 3ZR-FAE: Click here

4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

   
   

   • for 1AD-FTV: Click here

   • for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV: Click here

   • for 2AR-FE: Click here

   • for 3ZR-FE: Click here

   • for 3ZR-FAE: Click here

5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

   
   

   • for U660F: Click here

   • for U760F: Click here

6. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

   
   

   • for EA64F: Click here

   • for EB61F: Click here

   • for EB63F: Click here

7. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

   Click here

8. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

   Click here

9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

   Click here

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

11. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

    Click here

12. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

13. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

14. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

16. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

17. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the bolt and detach the 2 guides.

    2. 

       *a

       Matchmark

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

       Note

       Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

    3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the front drive shaft assembly LH from the steering knuckle with axle hub.

       Note

       
       

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

       • Do not excessively push out the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub.

18. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. 

       Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

       SST

       09520-01010

       09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

       Note

       
       

       • Do not damage the transaxle oil seal, 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.

20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    
    

    1. 

       Disconnect the drive shaft 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 transaxle oil seal, front axle inboard joint boot, front drive shaft dust cover RH and front drive shaft dust cover.

       • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

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

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

21. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

    
    

    1. 

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

       Note

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