Front Drive Shaft Assembly

Components

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts 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.
4. 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).

INSPECTION
1. Check the drive shaft 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.





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





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





7. Remove the wheel speed sensor(A) form the knuckle(B).





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





9. Using a plastic hammer(A), disconnect the drive shaft(B) from the axle hub(C).
10. Push the axle hub(c) outward and separate the drive shaft(B) from the axle hub(C).





11. Insert a pry bar(A) between the transaxle case(B) and joint case(C), and separate the drive shaft from the transaxle case(B).

CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar(A) befog careful not to damage the transaxle and leant.
- Do not insert the pry bar(A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal [maximum depth: 7 mm (0.28 inch)
- Do not pull the drive shaft 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.

12. Pull out the drive shaft(F) from the transaxle case(B).

CAUTION:
- Plug the hole of the Transaxle case with the off seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the drive shaft properly.
- Replace the retainer slag whenever the drive shaft is removed from the transaxle case.

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





2. Before installing the drive shaft(c), set the opening side of the clip(D) facing downward.
3. After installation, check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
4. Install the drive shaft into the knuckle.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.

5. Install the knuckle in the strut assembly with the tightening torque, 130 - 150 Nm (1300 - 1500 kg cm, 94 - 108 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the wheel speed sensor in the knuckle with the tightening torque 8 - 10 Nm (80 - 100kg-cm, 5.8 - 7.2 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the tie rod end ball joint in the knuckle with the tightening torque 16 - 34 Nm (160 - 340 kg-cm, 12 - 25 ft. lbs.)





8. After installing the washer(B) with convex surface outward, install the lock nut(A) and the split pin(C).
9. Install the wheel and tire.