FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE) 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. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal LH.

    2. A019N41

      Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.

    3. A019NDI

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

    4. A019OZ6E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube

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

    5. Drain the ATF from the automatic transaxle.

    6. A019OZ6E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube

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

      Torque:
      0.8 N*m  { 8 kgf*cm, 7 in.*lbf }
    7. A019NDI

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

      Tech Tips

      Reuse the old gasket. The overflow plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.

    8. A019N41

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

      Tech Tips

      Reuse the old gasket. The refill plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

      A019OCHE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *b 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.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. A019L7M

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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 front drive shaft assembly LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A019O4L

      Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

    2. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

      Note


      • Do not damage the boot or oil seal.

      • Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.