Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR Removal
3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC Disassembly
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT





(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
SST: 09930-00010
NOTE:
Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) Remove the front axle hub nut.
6. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY Removal
7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Removal
8. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front axle assembly from the drive shaft assembly.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot, dust cover and oil seal.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH





(a) Using water pump pliers, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot, dust cover and oil seal.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

11. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT Front Drive Shaft Assembly