Removal And Installation Right Side

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation (Right Side)


REMOVAL

1.Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2.Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. ABS (ABS), VDC/TCS/ABS (VDC/TCS/ABS).
3.Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
4.Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving hydraulic brake line attached. Hang caliper aside using wire. Removal And Installation.
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.





5.Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
6.Remove front strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts, then separate steering knuckle front strut. Refer to
Removal and Installation.





7.Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on the lock nut to disengage drive shaft from wheel hub.

CAUTION:
- Never place drive shaft joint to an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
- Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
8.Remove retaining bracket to support bearing bracket bolts.





9.Remove RH drive shaft from transaxle assembly.
- Use Tool (A) and suitable tool (B) while inserting tip of tool between housing and transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:
Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
Tool number (A): KV40107500 (-)

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

- Move joint up/down, left/right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.





- Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
- If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair or replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten retaining bracket bolts and support bearing bracket bolts to specifications. Exploded View Right Side.
- For QR25DE models, install the retaining bracket with the notch facing up and follow the bolt tightening order.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.





- In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool (A) onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
Tool number: KV38106800 (J-34297)
- Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circular clip groove on transaxle side. Disassembly and Assembly (Right Side).

CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.
- After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand.
If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle side gear.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Adjustment.
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