Removal and Installation

REMOVAL





NOTICE:
^ The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with the SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
^ After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub, work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. DRAIN ATF
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL
4. REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)





5. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
a. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
b. While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 294 Nm (3,000 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.)
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
7. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM





8. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
a. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.

b. Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle to separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.





9. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using SST, remove the drive shaft.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal and dust cover.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
^ Apply gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surfaces.
^ Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring with its opening side facing downward.
^ Whether inboard joint shaft is in contact with pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feeling.
^ After installation, check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch)of play in the axial direction.
^ After installation, check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.

b. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.