Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side

Special Tools

* GE-313 - Slide Hammer

* CH-6003 - Axle Shaft Remover

* CH-49400 - Hub Spindle Remover

* DT-29794 - Axle Shaft Remover Extension

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

Warning

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.

Caution:
Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





3. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.

4. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.

5. Using a breaker bar (1), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.





6. Remove and DISCARD the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).





Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

7. Using the CH-49400 - remover (2), separate the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).

8. Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

9. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Service and Repair.





10. Using the GE-313 - hammer (2) with the CH-6003 - remover (1) along with the DT-29794 - extension and remove the wheel drive shaft (3) from the vehicle.





Note:
If there is no washer on the wheel drive shaft, install a NEW washer.

11. Remove and DISCARD the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2). DO NOT re-use the washer, replace with a NEW one only.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW washer (1) to the wheel drive shaft (2).

2. Attach the wheel drive shaft to the intermediate shaft until the retaining ring is fully seated.

3. Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated pulling the wheel drive shaft by hand.

4. Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.

5. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Install the outer tie rod assembly at the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) to the wheel drive shaft (1) tighten in 3 passes.





8. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.

9. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.

10. Using a torque wrench (1) and the appropriate size socket, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut a first pass to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

11. Release the wheel drive shaft nut (2) a second pass for approximately 45 degrees.

12. Retighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to 250 Nm (184 lb ft).

13. Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

14. Lower the vehicle.