[Gasoline 3.3 (LH)]

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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 sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension - "SUB FRAME ")
Separate the air con compressor.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")

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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Remove the front drive shaft cauking nut (A).

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.

NOTE:

The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.

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When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.

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Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.

If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

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Remove the driveshaft from the hub axle by using the plastic hammer.

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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 front drive shaft bracket (A) from the front differential and then using pry bar, remove the front drive shaft [LH].
Tightening torque :

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

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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.