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Removal [11/2015 - 12/2018]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2016 - 12/2018]

  3. REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2016 - 12/2018]

  4. REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2016 - 12/2018]

  5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
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      • SST: 09930-00010 
      NOTE:

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  11. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
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      • SST: 09520-01010 
      • SST: 09520-24010 
        1. 09520-32040
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.
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