[Gasolin 2.0 (LH, RH), Diesel 2.2 (LH, RH), Gasoline 3.3 (RH)]

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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
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Remove the under cover.
(For 2.0L, refer to - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ". For 3.3L, refer to - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ".)
Remove the tension arm pin and castle nut (A).
Tightening torque :

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

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Remove the tension arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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Remove the lateral arm pin and castle nut (A).
Tightening torque :

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

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Remove the lateral arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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By hammering on a chisel, unlock the drive shaft lock hub nut caulking.

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NOTE:

If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.

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Loosen the caulking nut from the driveshaft and then separate the drive shaft from the hub assembly by using the plastic hammer.
Tightening torque :

294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- When removing the drive shaft, use a plastic hammer in order to avoid shock applied to the axle.
- When removing the drive shaft, do not forcibly pull or excessively bend the axle to separate.
Remove the drive shaft bracket (A). [LH]
Tightening torque :

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2.0 - 47.0 lb-ft)

[Gasoline 2.0]

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[Diesel 2.2]

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Remove the front differential (B) and drive shaft by using the pry bar (A). [Gasoline 3.3 (RH)]

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NOTE:
- Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.