Front Drive Shaft: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and then drain the ATF.
2. Install a new gasket and drain plug.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
1. Using SST and hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub LH nut.
  SST 09930-00010
  
  NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub LH nut.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Staked Part Of Front Axle Hub LH Nut
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SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6mm) to hold the stud.
Fig 2: Removing Front Stabilizer Link Assembly LH
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SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
1. Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Speed Sensor Bolt And Clip
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2. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor front LH from the steering knuckle.
  NOTE:
  - Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
  - Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
  Fig 4: Locating Speed Sensor Bolt
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SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09628-62011
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Fig 5: Removing Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly LH
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SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH from the lower ball joint.
Fig 6: Locating Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assembly Lower No. 1 LH Nuts And Bolts
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SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly LH and the axle hub.
2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH And Axle Hub
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REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
  SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
  - Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
  Fig 8: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH
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REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
2. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
  NOTE: Do not damage the boot and oil seal.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly RH
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FIX FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Fix front axle hub bearing.
  SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
  
  NOTE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. If it is necessary to place the vehicle's weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
Fig 10: Fixing Front Axle Hub Bearing
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