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.

REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
1. 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 }
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
1. 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.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. 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.
SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the clip and nut.
2. 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.
  
  Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Turn *2 Nut
  
  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.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and separate the 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.
SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint.
SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 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.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

Text in Illustration
*1	Filler Plug
*2	Drain Plug