Removal and Installation

CAUTION: 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 Special Service Tool (SST) 09608 - 16042 (09608 - 02021, 09608 - 02041).





PROCEDURE
1. Remove front wheel and front fender apron seal.
[Torque: 103 Nm (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 (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.
a. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect drive shaft from axle hub.

CAUTION: 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 drive shaft.

Installation Note:
- Coat gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.
- 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 - 0.12 inch). of play in the axial direction.
^ 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 (24 ft. lbs.)]
b. Using pliers, remove the snap ring and drive shaft.

Installation Note: Coat gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.

9. Install in reverse order of removal, noting the torque specifications in brackets [ ].
10. After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (ABS equipped) and front wheel alignment.