Disassembly

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH NO.2 CLAMP






(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot No.2 clamp as shown in the illustration.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH CLAMP
(a) Remove the inboard joint boot clamp using the same procedures as for the inboard joint boot No.2 clamp.
3. SEPARATE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH






(a) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.

(b) Remove the inboard joint assembly from the outboard joint shaft.
(c) Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod joint.
NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.





(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.






(e) Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the tripod joint from the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT LH NO.2 CLAMP






(a) Using pliers, remove the outboard joint boot LH No.2 clamp as shown in the illustration.
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT LH CLAMP
(a) Remove the inboard joint boot clamp using the same procedures as for the inboard joint boot No.2 clamp.
7. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.
(b) Remove the grease from the outboard joint.
8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH HOLE SNAP RING






(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft snap ring.
9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH






(a) Using SST and a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover.
SST: 09950-00020
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.

10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING






(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the drive shaft hole snap ring.






(b) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST: 09527-10011
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.

11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH






(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the front wheel bearing dust deflector No.1.