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

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. A003XN9E01
      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. A003WYUE01

      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. A003XDB

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

      Note


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

      • Prevent foreign matter from contacting 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. A003XOM

      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. A003YRZE03

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

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

    3. Secure SST using a string.

      Note

      Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

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

      A003V3NE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Nut - -
      *a String *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


      • 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. A003YJM

      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 LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003Z94

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

  12. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003XW4E02
      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.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003XQ5E01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      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. A003ZQG

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