FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01588F

      Remove the 3 bolts and screw.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A0159SG

      Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0157XJ

      Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A015A78

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover.

  5. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

    2. A015CRJ

      for Front Differential:


      1. Remove the engine under cover.

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      4. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    3. for Rear Differential:


      1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.

      2. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A015DWVE01

      Using SST, remove the drive shaft.

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.