Removal and Installation

FRONT DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts(F) slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands in a proper location.
3. Remove the front wheel and tire(E).





4. Remove the split pin(A), the castle nut(B) and the washer(C) from the front hub(D) under applying the brake.





5. Remove the drain plug(A). Drain the transaxle oil.
a. Lay a bottle keeping the gear oil under transaxle.
b. Remove drain plug(A) and washer(B) in the lower part of transaxle(C).





6. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint(B) from the knuckle(A) using the Special Tool (09568-34000) after removing the split pin and castle nut.





7. Remove the bolts (A, B) connected the knuckle among 3 wheel speed sensor mounting bolts (A, B, C).
8. Remove the vehicle speed sensor from the knuckle.





9. Disconnect the strut upper mounting bolts(A).





10. Using a plastic hammer(A), disconnect the driveshaft(B) from the axle hub(C).
11. Push the axle hub (C) outward and separate the driveshaft(B) from the axle hub(C).





12. Insert a pry bar(A) between the transaxle case(B) and joint case(C), and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle case(B).

CAUTION:
^ Use a pry bar(A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and pint.
^ Do not insert the pry bar(A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal. [max. depth: 7 mm (0.28 inch)]
^ Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the BJ or TJ joint (C) kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot(E) or a damaged bearing.

13. Pull out the driveshaft(F) from the transaxle case(B).

CAUTION:
^ Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
^ Support the driveshaft properly.
^ Replace the retainer ring whenever 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 damage.
3. Check the splines for wear and damage.





4. Check the dynamic damper for cracks and wear.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply gear oil on the driveshaft splines(A) and the contacting surface of differential case oil seal(B).





2. Before installing the driveshaft(C), set the opening side of the circlip(D) facing downward.
3. After installation, check that the driveshaft cannot be removed by hand.
4. Assemble the dust cover, the hub brake disc and the wheel bearing to the knuckle.
5. Install the BJ into the knuckle.





6. In practice, the knuckle(A) should be installed in the lower arm ball joint(B) and the BJ(C) is installed in the knuckle(A).

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot(D).





7. Install the knuckle(B) in the strut assembly(A) with the tightening torque 75 - 90 Nm (750 - 900 kgf-cm, 54 - 65 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the lower arm in the knuckle with the tightening torque 60 - 72 Nm (600 - 720 kgf-cm, 43 - 52 ft. lbs.).
9. After the installation, check on the driveshaft(D) for stability by hand.





10. After installing the washer(B) with convex surface outward, install the castle nut(A) and the split pin(C).
11. Install the wheel and tire.