PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.
Tech Tips
If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.
Note
Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or the equivalent.
SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. If it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle's full weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.