Removal and Installation

FRONT DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY






REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the driveshaft nut.
3. Drain the transaxle fluid.





4. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.





5. Push the axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle, and separate the driveshaft from the axle hub.
6. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle case.

CAUTION:
^ Be sure to apply the pry bar to the rib of the transaxle case.
^ Do not Insert the pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal. [maximum depth: 7 mm (0.28 inch)]





^ For automatic transaxle equipped vehicles, insert a pry bar into the groove of the driveshaft to remove the driveshaft from the transaxle.
^ Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the D.O.J. or T.J.: be sure to use the pry bar.

7. Pull out the driveshaft from the transaxle case.

CAUTION:
^ Place a plug in the hole of the transaxle case to prevent contamination.
^ Support the driveshaft properly.
^ 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 on the driveshaft splines and differential case contacting surface.
2. Before installing the driveshaft, set the opening side of the circlip facing downward.
3. After installation, check that the driveshaft cannot be removed by hand.





4. Install the washer under the driveshaft nut with the convex side outward as shown in the illustration.