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 WHEEL

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP

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

      Note

      Do not damage the axle hub.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

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    1. Remove the cotter pin and adjusting cap.

    2. Remove the axle hub nut.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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    1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.

    2. Disconnect the 2 clamps.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.

  6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-62011

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACHMENT LH

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the suspension arm from the steering knuckle.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Using SST, tap out the drive shaft.

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

  9. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. *1:

      Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.

    2. *2:

      Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

    3. *3:

      Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.

    4. *4:

      Check the boots for damage.