Front Drive Shaft: Removal

CAUTION:

Do not loosen the axle nut while the front axle is loaded.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE:
Perform this procedure only when removing the LH side.
Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
Lift the crimped section of axle nut.

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Remove the axle nut while depressing the brake pedal.
Drain the transmission gear oil. (MT model) Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (TY75)>TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
Drain differential gear oil. (CVT model) Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
Remove the crossmember support rear RH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT> REMOVAL .
NOTE:
Perform this procedure only when removing the RH side.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
NOTE:
Perform this procedure only when removing the LH side.
Remove the brake hose bracket. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT STRUT>REMOVAL .
NOTE:
Remove only the brake hose bracket.
Disconnect the arm assembly front.
1. Remove the bolt and nut from the front axle housing.
2. Lower the arm assembly front, and remove the ball stud from the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.

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Pull out the front drive shaft from the front hub unit bearing.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the front drive shaft.
- Be careful not to damage the front hub unit bearing.
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.
NOTE:
- If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
- When using the ST1 and ST2, remove the caliper body. Ref. to BRAKE>FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
Preparation tool:

ST1: AXLE SHAFT PULLER (926470000)

ST2: AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE (28099PA110)

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Insert a crowbar, etc. between the differential side retainer and front drive shaft, and remove the front drive shaft.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the peripheral parts.

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