Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

• The transmission is installed.

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

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-- Using a felt-tip pen, mark the installation position of the left ball joint on the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the nuts.

-- Remove the nut -1- and the bolt -3- and then move the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- to the side.

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-- Disengage the left ball joint from the transverse link.

• During the assembly work, make sure that the ball joint rubber boot does not get damaged. If necessary, protect the ball joint rubber boot from damage.

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

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-- Pivot the left drive axle forward.

• Make sure that the drive axle protective coating is not damaged.

-- Pivot the left suspension strut outward and support it with the : 2024A/1  as shown.

Fig 1: Supporting Right Suspension Strut With Tool 2024 A/1

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-- Remove the left flange shaft bolt by installing two bolts in the flange and counterholding the flange shaft with an assembly lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Flange Shafts

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-- Remove the flange shaft with the pressure spring.