Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
2. Drain the transaxle fluid.





3. Remove the dust cover.
4. Remove the split pin and driveshaft nut from the hub.
5. Loosen the lower arm ball joint nut but do not remove it.





6. Using the special tool, disconnect the ball joint from the lower arm.

CAUTION Be sure to tie a cord of the special tool to a nearby part.

7. Loosen the tie rod end nut but do not remove it.





8. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.

NOTE Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby part.





9. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case (T.J. or D.O.J.), and pry the driveshaft from the transaxle case.

NOTE
1) Be sure to apply the pry bar to the rib of the transaxle case.
2) Do not insert the pry bar to deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal. [max. depth; mm (0.28 inch)].





NOTE For automatic transaxle, there is a groove in the T.J. for inserting a pry bar.





10. Using special tool (09526-11001), force the driveshaft out of the hub.

NOTE
1) Place a plug in the hole of the transaxle case to prevent contamination.
2) Support the driveshaft properly.
3) Replace the retainer ring each time the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.





INSPECTION
1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
2. Check the ball joints for wear and operating condition.
3. Check the splines for wear and damage.

INSTALLATION
1. Coat gear oil to the driveshaft splines and differential case sliding surface.
2. Before installing the driveshaft, set the opening side of circlip facing downward.
3. After installation, check that the driveshaft cannot be removed by hand.





4. Install the washer under the drive outward as shown in the illustration.





5. Tighten the above parts to the specified torque.
6. Install the under cover.