<< D >> Driveshaft Assembly Removal

CAUTION:

The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder does not collect metallic particles.
When removing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Magnetic Encoder, Wheel Bearing And Oil Seal

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If the driveshaft is seized with the hub, use special tools MB990242 and MB990244, MB990767 and MB991354 to push the driveshaft assembly out from the hub.

Fig 2: Pushing Driveshaft Assembly Out From Hub Using Special Tools MB990242 And MB990244, MB990767 And MB991354
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While pulling the lower side of the brake disc toward you, remove the driveshaft assembly from the hub.
CAUTION:
- Never pull out the driveshaft assembly from the EBJ assembly side. Otherwise, the ETJ or PTJ assembly may be damaged. Always pull out from the ETJ or PTJ side with a lever.
- Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transaxle is not damaged by the spline part of the driveshaft assembly.
Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Assembly From Hub
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Insert a lever between the transaxle case or transfer and driveshaft assembly, and then pull the driveshaft assembly out from the transaxle.

Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft Assembly, Transaxle And Lever
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CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the driveshaft assembly removed. If, however, the vehicle weight shall be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), tighten the special tools MB991000 and MB991017 to the specified torque 250 ± 25 N.m (184 ± 18 ft-lb).

Fig 5: Tightening Special Tools MB991000 And MB991017
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