Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

NOTE:

Observe general notes. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

Follow the rules for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

General repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the drive axle from the left of the transmission -arrow-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Mark the position of the nuts -arrows- for the left ball joint, and remove them.

Fig 1: Ball Joint To Lower Control Arm Nuts

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-- If installed: Remove the nut -4- and bolt -1-, and set aside the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- -3-.

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-- Remove the left ball joint from the control arm.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Remove the nut -1- for the coupling rod -3- from the left of the stabilizer bar -2-.

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-- Move the left drive axle forward.

NOTE:

Pay attention that the drive axle surface protection is not damaged.

-- Move the left suspension strut to the outside and support it with the : 2024A/1 as illustrated.

Fig 2: Securing Pin And Control Arm Secured Using Securing Pin And Nut

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WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident due to loose support parts.

Secure the securing pin and ball joint with the plug connector -arrow- and nut -1-.

-- Remove left flange shaft bolt by installing 2 bolts in flange and counter holding flange shaft with assembly lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Flange Shafts

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-- Remove the flange shaft and the pressure spring.