FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for TMC Made) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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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 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for CVT)

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  6. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)

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  7. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

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  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A005P4NN01

      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 front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  9. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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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. A005OH2N02

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      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


    1. for 2WD:


      1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    2. for AWD:


      1. A005Q4X

        Separate 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


        • Be careful not to damage the transfer case oil seal RH, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.

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

        Tech Tips

        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.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A005OMU

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