Removal [08/2016 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION (for AWD)
Refer to drive shaft system precaution.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2015 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Remove the cotter pin and nut.
- Install SST to the tie rod end.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02060
NOTE:Make sure that the lower ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
- SST: 09960-20010
- Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
*a Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *b Place the wrench here. *c Turn - - - SST: 09960-20010
NOTE:- Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
- When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST using a string to prevent it from falling.
- Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
- Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Remove the cotter pin and nut.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.
*a Matchmark - Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.
HINT:
If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
- Pull the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.NOTE:
- Do not pull the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
- Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
- Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
- Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or the equivalent.
- Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for AWD)
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (for AWD)
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for AWD)
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
- Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the transfer assembly.
- Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer assembly.
- Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.NOTE:
- Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.
- Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
- Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
- Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the transfer assembly.
- REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15