Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal Service Points
Drive Shaft Nut Removal
Tie Rod End Ball Joint And Knuckle/Lateral Lower Arm Ball Joint And Knuckle/Compression Lower Arm Ball Joint And Knuckle Disconnection
CAUTION:
1. Use the special tool to loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.
1. Use the special tools to push out the drive shafts from the hub.
2. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the transaxle.
CAUTION:
1. Always use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft, or the T.J. will be damaged.
2. Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
3. Use the special tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the transaxle case.
CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the drive shaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing (because of moving the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using the special tool, MB990998, etc.
Installation Service Point
>A< Drive Shaft Nut Installation
1. Install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.
2. Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.
CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) in maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.
INSPECTION
- Check the drive shaft boot for damage or deterioration.
- Check the ball joints for wear or operating condition.
- Check the spline part for wear or damage.