FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  4. REMOVE NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. A003RRYE01
      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 LH

    A003UMOE01

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

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

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

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A003S3HE01

      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.

      A003SY1E01
      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.

  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A003RNI

      Remove the bolt 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.

    2. A003UKM

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

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

      • Clean the installation hole and the surface for the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.

  11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE LH


    1. A003TRO

      Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose.

  13. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003TYP

      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.

  15. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003S48

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    2. Separate the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint.

  17. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003T1SE11
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the front axle assembly LH.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot and deflector.

      • Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.

  19. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003ULLE01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.

      • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly LH.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A003TYJ

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