FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) REMOVAL

DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

1. 

   Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.

2. 

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

3. 

   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. 

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

   1.7 N*m

   17 kgf*cm

   15 in.*lbf

6. 

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

   40 N*m

   408 kgf*cm

   30 ft.*lbf

7. 

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

DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

1. Remove the transfer drain plug and gasket to drain the transfer oil.

2. Install a new gasket and the transfer drain plug.

   49 N*m

   500 kgf*cm

   36 ft.*lbf

SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

1. 

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

   Tip:

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

SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

1. 

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

   Table 1. Text in Illustration

   *1	Hole
   *2	Resin Clamp

   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.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Remove the cotter pin and nut.

2. 

   Install SST to the tie rod end.

   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.

   Table 2. Text in Illustration

   *1

   Tie the string without allowing for any slack.

   *2

   Place the wrench here.

   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.

SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

1. 

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

SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. 

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

   Table 3. Text in Illustration

   *1

   Matchmark

2. 

   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.