Removal and Installation

FRONT DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the split pin and driveshaft nut from the front hub.
3. Drain the transaxle fluid.
4. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from knuckle, and the knuckle from strut assembly.





5. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
6. Push the axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle, and separate the driveshaft from the axle hub.





7. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle case.

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





8. Insert a pry bar between the center bearing bracket and the driveshaft, and then pry the driveshaft from the center bearing. (2.7L engine)

NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the tripod joint: be sure to use the pry bar.





9. Remove the center bearing bracket mounting bolts. Insert the pry bar between the center bearing bracket and the cylinder block to disconnect the bracket from the cylinder block. (for 2.7L engine)

10. Remove the inner shaft from the center bearing. (for 2.7L engine)





11. Using the special tool (09432-11000), remove the tone wheel.

NOTE: Before removing the tone wheel, be sure to remove the B.J. assembly side dust cover.

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. After installing the birfield joint assembly side tone wheel, install the dust cover, keeping the specified clearance as below.
2. Apply gear oil on the driveshaft splines and differential case contacting surface.
3. Before installing the driveshaft, set the opening side of the circlip facing downward.
4. After installation, check that the driveshaft cannot be removed by hand.
5. Position the convex side of the washer to face outside and install the nut and split pin.





6. Replace the self-locking nuts and split pin with new ones after removal.
7. Tighten the below parts to the specified torque.
Driveshaft nut
2.0L: 200 - 260 Nm (2000 - 2600 kgf-cm, 148 - 192 ft. lbs.)
2.7L: 200 - 280 Nm (2000 - 2800 kgf-cm, 148 - 207 ft. lbs.)
Lower arm ball joint nut 60 - 72 Nm (600 - 720 kgf-cm, 44 - 53 ft. lbs.)