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 SST.

SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)





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





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

NOTICE: Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to protect it from damage.

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





7. REMOVE LH DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the snap ring, and remove the drive shaft.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
- Coat the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface with gear oil..
- Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
- Whether or not the inboard joint shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by the sound or feeling when driving it in.
- After installation, check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.1 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.





8. REMOVE RH DRIVE SHAFT
a. Remove the bearing lock bolt.
Torque: 32 Nm (330 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
b. Using pliers, remove the snap ring and drive shaft.

HINT: At the time of installation, coat gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
For testing and inspection of the ABS speed sensor signal refer to Brakes and Traction Control; Brakes; Antilock Brake System; Wheel Speed Sensor; Testing and Inspection; Procedures.