Front Drive Shaft: Removal

HINT:

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

1. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (M/T TRANSAXLE) 
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (A/T TRANSAXLE) 

   HINT:

   (See REMOVAL ).

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT 
   1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the hub LH nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

   Fig 1: Tapping Axle Hub Nut
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   2. While applying the brakes, remove the hub LH nut.
      NOTE:

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the shock absorber assembly front LH.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

Fig 2: Separating Front Stabilizer Link Assembly
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7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS) 
   1. Remove the bolt, separate the front speed sensor LH and flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly LH.
   Fig 3: Locating Front Speed Sensor
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   2. Remove the bolt, separate the front speed sensor LH from the steering knuckle.
   Fig 4: Locating Front Speed Sensor
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8. 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 

   Fig 5: Separating Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly LH
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9. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH 
   1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, separate the No. 1 front suspension arm sub-assembly lower LH from the lower ball joint.
   Fig 6: Locating Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assembly Lower No. 1 LH With Nuts And Bolt
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10. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle assembly LH.
       NOTE:

       • Be careful not to damage the boot.
       • With ABS: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
    Fig 7: Tapping Drive Shaft From Axle Hub
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11. 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 oil seal, boot and dust cover.
       • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

       HINT:

       In case of not being able to remove the drive shaft at the position of the illustration (A), hook the claw of SST to the position of the illustration (B), remove it.

    Fig 8: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH
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12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

    NOTE:

    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
    • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
13. SECURE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    NOTE:

    The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, make sure to support the hub bearing with SST when the vehicle weight is applied.

    SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041) 

Fig 9: Identifying Hub Bearing With SST
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