Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: REMOVAL

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)
(a) Drain automatic transaxle fluid Procedures.
2. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)
(a) Drain manual transaxle oil Testing and Inspection.
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT





(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
SST: 09930-00010
NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub nut.





6. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link assembly.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.

7. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR





(a) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.





(b) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
- Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the speed sensor.





8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09628-00011





9. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower arm from the lower ball joint.





10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub.
(b) Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.

Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.





11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.





12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case.
(b) Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.





13. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

SST: 09608-16042
09608-02021
09608-02041