FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (for TMC Made): Removal

HINT:

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

DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)
1. for 2GR-FE: See REMOVAL
2. for 2AZ-FE: See REMOVAL
DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
  SST 09930-00010
  
  NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the thread of the drive shaft may be damaged.
2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.
Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub Nut
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SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Stabilizer Link Nut
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SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Speed Sensor
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2. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor 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
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09628-00011
  NOTE:
  - Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
  - Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
  - Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
  - Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  Fig 5: Separating Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly From Steering Knuckle
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SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower No. 1 arm from the lower ball joint.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Front Suspension Nuts And Bolt
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SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the axle hub.
2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly
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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: Locating Front Drive Shaft Assembly RH Bolt
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SECURE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the front axle hub bearing.
  SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
  
  NOTE: The hub bearing may 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: Identifying Front Axle Hub Bearing
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INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )