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. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. A00418OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Filler Plug
      *2 Drain Plug

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

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

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

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A00412XE01

      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.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A0042YW

      Remove the 2 bolts and clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

      Note


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

      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • 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.

  8. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A0040S0

      Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.

  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the clip and nut.

    2. A004212E03

      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.

      A0043JRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Nut - -
      *a Tighten the string without leaving any slack. *b Grease Application Area
      *c Place the wrench here. - -
      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.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0040B4

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

      Tech Tips

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

  11. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00447E

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043BSE05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly. If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A00437XE01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.

      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.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A004281

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