Removal and Installation

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

Left Side
1.Refer to the procedure from 1 to 12 in Replacement.
2.Remove shock absorber from transverse link with power tool. Exploded View.
3.Remove fixing bolts and nuts, and then remove drive shaft from vehicle.
Right Side
1.Refer to the procedure from 1 to 12 in Replacement.
2.Remove shock absorber from transverse link with power tool. Exploded View.





3.Remove drive shaft from front final drive.
- Remove drive shaft from front final drive using the drive shaft attachment (A) [SST:KV-40107500 (-)] and a sliding hammer (B) while inserting tip of the drive shaft attachment between housing and front final drive.

CAUTION:
Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.

INSTALLATION

Left Side
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Right Side
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Always replace front final drive oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Exploded View (Right side), Exploded View (Left side).





- Place the protector (A) [SST:KV-38107900 (-)] onto front final drive to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive shaft.
Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.