Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

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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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CAUTION:

Risk of Accident Due to Loose Support Parts.

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

-- 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.