Assembly Removal and Installation

Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
Removal





1. Undo caulking ("A") and remove drive shaft nut (1) and washer.
2. Hoist vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Drain transaxle oil.
5. Remove tie rod end split pin (1) and castle nut (2).





6. Disconnect tie rod end (3) from steering knuckle (4) by using special tool.
Special Tool (A): 09913-65210





7. Using plastic hammer (2), drive out drive shaft joint (1) so as to release snap ring fitting of joint spline at center shaft.





8. Disconnect front suspension control arm ball stud (1) from steering knuckle (2) after removing ball stud bolt (3) and nut.
9. Remove drive shaft assembly.

CAUTION: To prevent breakage of boots, be careful not to bring them into contact with other parts, when removing drive shaft assembly.





10. Remove center shaft support bolts (3) and remove center shaft support (2) with center shaft (1) from differential side gear shaft.

Installation

CAUTION:
^ To avoid excessive expansion of boot and consequential disconnection of joint in boot, do not pull differential side joint housing.
^ Protect boots from any damage, preventing them from unnecessary contact while installing drive shaft.
^ Do not hit joint boot with hammer. Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
^ Make sure that differential side joint is inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as it was.





Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal procedure and noting following points.
^ Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Transaxle oil filler / level and drain plugs (for M/T vehicle) (a): 21 Nm (2.1 kgf-cm, 15.5 ft. lbs.)
Transaxle fluid drain plug (for A/T vehicle) (b): 40 Nm (4.0 kgf-cm, 29.0 ft. lbs.)
Ball stud bolt (c): 60 Nm (6.0 kgf-cm, 43.5 ft. lbs.)
Tie rod end castle nut (d): 35 - 55 Nm (3.5 - 5.5 kgf-cm, 25.5 - 40.0 ft. lbs.)
Drive shaft nut (e): 175 Nm (17.5 kgf-cm, 127.0 ft. lbs.)
Wheel nut (f): 85 Nm (8.5 kgf-cm, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
Center shaft support bolts (9): 55 Nm (5.5 kgf-cm, 40.0 ft. lbs.)
^ Apply sealant to drain plug (1) and filler / level plug (2) for manual transaxle.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110
^ Fill transaxle with oil as specified.