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

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


  5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


  6. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL


  7. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID


  8. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

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  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  12. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  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

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  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. A01V9VP

      Remove the bolt and detach the 2 guides.

    2. A01V74GC01
      *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. A01V9M1N01

      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. A01V8YJ

      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. A01V8Q9

      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.