Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT:

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REMOVAL

1. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (M/T TRANSAXLE)
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (A/T TRANSAXLE) (Removal)

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT





(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the hub LH nut.
SST: 09930-00010
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the hub LH nut.

NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the shock absorber assembly front LH.

HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (WITH ABS)





(a) Remove the bolt, separate the front speed sensor LH and flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly LH.





(b) Remove the bolt, separate the front speed sensor LH from the steering knuckle.
8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09628-62011
9. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH





(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, separate the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No. 1 LH from the lower ball joint.
10. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle assembly LH.

- Be careful not to damage the boot.
- With ABS:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040

- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

HINT: In case of not being able to remove the drive shaft at the position of the illustration (A), hook the claw of SST to the position of the illustration (B), remove it.

12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.





13. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

NOTE: 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, make sure to support the hub bearing with SST when the vehicle weight is applied.

SST: 09608-16042
09608-02021
09608-02041