Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)





2. Remove the split pin (A), castle nut (B) and washer from the front hub assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
200 - 280 (20 - 28, 145 - 203)





3. Remove the ball joint assembly mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
100 - 120 (10 - 12, 72 - 86)





4. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly (B).




5. [2.7 MPI RH driveshaft only]
A. Remove the heat protector (A).




B. Remove the bearing & bracket assembly (A).




6. Push the front hub assembly outward and separate the driveshaft from the hub assembly.
7. Insert a pry bar (B) between the transaxle case and joint, separate the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle assembly.





CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert a pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pry on the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.

8. Pull out the driveshaft from the transaxle case.

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

9. Using the SST (09432-11000), remove the tone wheel.




10. Repeat on the other side of driveshaft.

INSTALLATION

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.
- Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A) and contacting surface (B) of differential case oil seal.





CAUTION:
- Be sure to install both sides of the driveshaft.
- The washer (B) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle (A) nut and split pin (C).