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

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below 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. A01G5HC

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

    3. A01G5QL

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

    4. A01G9CGE04
      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 oil pan sub-assembly.

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

    6. A01G9CGE04
      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 oil pan sub-assembly.

      Torque:
      1.7 N*m  { 17 kgf*cm, 15 in.*lbf }
    7. A01G5QL

      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, 30 ft.*lbf }
    8. A01G5HC

      Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug to the automatic transaxle assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Reuse the old gasket as the plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A01G9T4E01

      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. A01G7SX

      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.

  11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01G7IR

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

      Note

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

    2. A01G72Y

      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. A01G5HA

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01G5A6E01

      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.

      A01G7BLE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Nut - -
      *a String *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      A01G47H Place the wrench here. - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • 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. A01G7S9

      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. A01G5T8E01
      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. A01G985E01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      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. A01G6DR

      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. A01G9QC

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