FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

    2. Remove the differential drain plug and gasket.

    3. Drain the oil.

    4. Install a new gasket and the differential drain plug.

      Torque:
      Front differential carrier
      65 N*m  { 660 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }
      Rear differential carrier
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the front axle hub grease cap.

      Note

      Do not damage the axle hub.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


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      Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.

    2. Remove the front axle shaft nut.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor from the knuckle.

      Note

      Pull out the sensor while trying as much as possible not to rotate it.

  6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end assembly.

      SST
      09610-20012

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH


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      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint attachment from the steering knuckle.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


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      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.

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

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the dust cover or oil seal.

      • Keep the drive shaft level while handling it.