DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL (for LH Side) REPLACEMENT


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron sub-assembly LH.

  4. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. A019NHU

      Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.

    2. A019L64

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.

    3. A019MQT

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the automatic transaxle.

    4. Drain automatic transaxle fluid from the automatic transaxle.

    5. A019MQT

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle.

      Torque:
      1.7 N*m  { 17 kgf*cm, 15 in.*lbf }
    6. A019OTQ

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the overflow plug to the automatic transaxle.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }
    7. A019NHU

      Temporarily install the gasket and the refill plug to the automatic transaxle.

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A019PB7E01

      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.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A019MGY

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

      Tech Tips

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

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A019L39E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hole
      *2 Resin Clamp

      Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

      Note


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

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

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

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A019K8D

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A019L3UE01

      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.

      A019OCHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *2 Place the wrench here.
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST using a string to prevent it from falling.


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.


      • Be sure to place a 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 NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM


    1. A019L7M

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019L24E09
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    2. A019OH6

      Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

      Note

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

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019P1NE01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.

      • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

  12. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE OIL SEAL


    1. A019MOUE03

      Using SST, tap out the transaxle case oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

  13. INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE OIL SEAL


    1. A019K8ZE01

      Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new transaxle case oil seal.

      SST
      09316-10010
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
      Oil seal driven in depth
      -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)

      Note

      Check that the oil seal is installed in the correct direction.

    2. Coat the lip of the transaxle case oil seal with MP grease.

  14. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019N6T

      Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and a hammer.

      Note


      • Set the shaft snap ring with the opening facing down.

      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.

      • When inserting the drive shaft assembly, keep it level.

    2. A019L24E10
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  15. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM


    1. A019L7M

      Install the front lower suspension arm to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }

  16. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A019K8D

      Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  17. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A019L39E04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hole
      *2 Resin Clamp

      Install the resin clamp and front speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Firmly insert the sensor body into the knuckle before tightening the bolt.

      • After installing the sensor to the knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.

      • To prevent interference between the sensor and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the sensor body during or after the insertion of the sensor body to the knuckle.

  18. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A019MGY

      Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with the nut.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  19. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Tech Tips


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. A019MP3

      Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install the axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  20. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

  21. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  22. INSPECT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK

  23. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the front fender apron sub-assembly LH with the 2 bolts and clip.

  24. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  25. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Tech Tips

    Click here.