Removal [02/2014 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
- DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.
*a Sensor Clamp - Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly completely.
- Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.NOTE:
- Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
- Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
- Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.
- Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
- Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
- Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.NOTE:
- Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
- Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
- Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
- Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.
- Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)