FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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  5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A003NU9N01

      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 front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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

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  11. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003O1IN02

      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.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A003KH6

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