FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  3. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. A01NH8LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Filler Plug

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

    2. A01ND9JE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Drain Plug

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

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

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A01NDKKE01

      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.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NF3W

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

      Tech Tips

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

  6. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01NDH3E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hole
      *2 Resin Clamp

      Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

      Note


      • Be sure to completely separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      • 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.

  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEDV

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01NGHQE01

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

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

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *2 Place the wrench here.
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST using a string to prevent it from falling.


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.


      • Be sure to place a 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.

  8. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM


    1. A01NE2G

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

  9. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NH4RE09
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. A01NF0Y

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

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle hub nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


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      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.

      • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01NHZE

      Remove 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 boot or oil seal.