FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

   Tip:

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

8. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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9. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

   Tip:

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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11. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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13. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

14. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       Remove the bolt and detach the 2 guides.

    2. 

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       Matchmark

       Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly LH and front axle assembly LH.

    3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle assembly LH.

       Note:

       • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.

       • Do not excessively push out the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle assembly LH.

15. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

16. 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, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover LH.

       • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

       • When carrying the front drive shaft assembly LH, hold it horizontally.

       Tip:

       Hook the SST claw at the position shown in the illustration to remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    1. 

       Disconnect the drive shaft 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 front drive shaft oil seal RH, front axle inboard joint boot, front drive shaft dust cover and front drive shaft dust cover RH.

       • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

       • When carrying the front drive shaft assembly RH, hold it horizontally.

       Tip:

       If the spline connection is stiff, using a brass bar and hammer, lightly tap the inboard joint assembly to remove it.

    3. Remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

    1. 

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

       Note:

       Do not damage the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.