FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)

    for U660E: Click here

    for U241E: Click here

  3. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for CVT)


    1. A01CEWO

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

    2. A01CFJYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube

      Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the continuously variable transaxle assembly and drain the continuously variable transaxle fluid.

    3. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

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

    4. Temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug.

      Tech Tips

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. A01CG4WE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note


      • Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.

      • Do not damage the tip of SST using a grinder.

      • Completely unstake the staked part before removing the front axle shaft nut.

      • Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

    2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the front axle shaft nut.

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01CCEP

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front flexible hose and the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber and steering knuckle.

    2. A01CBSW

      Remove the bolt and clamp to separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01CFZ0E01

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the upper end of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      A01CETJE01
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

      • 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.

  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CED2

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  11. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT DISC (for LH Side)


    1. A01CEYHE01

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      The above step is not necessary when the front disc will be replaced.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  14. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CDOO

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and then pull down the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly to separate the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint.

  15. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  16. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CCQY

      Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front shock absorber.

      Note

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  17. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CGF8

      Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and a hammer.

    2. A01CG6M

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    3. Remove the front axle assembly from the front drive shaft assembly.

      Note


      • Do not deform the dust cover.

      • Do not damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Do not drop the front axle assembly.

      • Use the wire or an equivalent tool to hang the front drive shaft assembly.

  19. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CB60E01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010
      09521-00020

      Note


      • Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH


    1. A01CEXT

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

  22. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01CEWK

      Remove the 2 bolts and front drive shaft assembly RH from the vehicle.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.