Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement

Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement

Tools Required
* KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover
* KM-460-B Axle Shaft Remover

Removal Procedure





Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Remove the engine under cover, if necessary.




4. Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.
5. Remove the lower ball joint nut.

Ball Joint Separation:

Notice: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

6. Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint using KM-507-C.
7. Remove the tie rod nut.





Notice: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

8. Separate the tie rod end using the KM-507-C (1).




9. Push the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.

Notice: Refer to Drive Axle Notice.

Important: Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.

10. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle using the KM-460-B (1).

Installation Procedure





Important: Do not damage the seals.

1. Clean the hub seal and the transaxle seal.
2. Install the drive axle into the transaxle.
3. Install the wheel hub onto the axle shaft.




4. Mount the steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the tie rod into the knuckle/strut and install the tie rod nut.

Tighten the tie rod nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).




6. Install the lower ball joint nut.

Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




7. Loosely install a new axle shaft caulking nut. Always use a new nut.




8. Install the wheels. Loosely install the nuts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the floor.

Tighten the wheel nuts to 120 N.m (88 lb ft).

10. Install and tighten the axle shaft caulking nut.

Tighten the axle shaft caulking nut to 300 N.m (221 lb ft).

11. Peen the caulking nut with a punch and a hammer until the nut is locked into place on the axle shaft hub.
12. Install the engine under covers.
13. Refill the transaxle fluid to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection.