Front Drive Shaft Left Side

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation (Left Side)


COMPONENTS











NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

1.Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2.Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Wheel Sensor.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3.Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut using power tool.

CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the lock nut installed to prevent damage to threads.
4.Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, separate transverse link from steering knuckle.





5.Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer or suitable tool and wood block, and then remove lock nut.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above procedure.
6.Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:
- Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly, - Do not excessively extend slide joint.
- Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.





7.Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly side, using suitable tool as shown.
- Make sure that circlip is attached on the edge.

CAUTION:
- Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when removing from the transaxle.
- Do not excessively extend slide joint.
- Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.

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.
- Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circlip groove on transaxle side. Disassembly And Assembly (Left Side).

CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.





- In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool 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: KV-38105500 (J-33904)
- After inserting drive shaft, try to pull the drive shaft out of the transaxle by hand. If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle side gear.





- Apply grease Molykote M77 to contact surface between wheel hub and drive shaft. Use sufficient grease to completely coat contact area.
- Tighten lock nut to specification.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
- Tighten ball joint to specification. Component.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Adjustment.
- Check transaxle fluid level. Procedures,