FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 8NR-FTS) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Full Cover Type)

3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

5. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for CVT)

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6. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)

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7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

   1. 

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

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      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.

8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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9. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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10. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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12. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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13. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

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       Note:

       • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

       • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

       • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

    1. 

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