Front Drive Shaft Right Side

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation (Right 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, remove 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 the support bearing bracket plate bolts and support bearing bracket plate.
8.Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle assembly.

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.
9.If necessary, remove the support bearing bracket bolts and the support bearing bracket.

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.
- Check for cracks or other damage to the support bearing bracket, replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:





- 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-38106700 (J-34296)





- When installing the support bearing bracket (1), note the following:
a. Tighten the support bearing bracket bolts in two stages, in the order as shown.
b. Install the support bearing bracket plate (2) with the notch (A)
upward. Tighten the plate bolts in two stages, in the order as shown.





- 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,