Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.





SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

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

4. SEPARATE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.





5. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the clip and nut.





(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.





SST : 09628-00011

NOTICE:
* Pay careful attention not to damage the steering knuckle because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
* Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
* Make sure that the SST is securely set to the steering knuckle spacer.
* If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
* Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.

6. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front axle assembly from the drive shaft assembly.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.





SST : 09520-01010

SST : 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot, dust cover and oil seal.
* Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

8. 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.

9. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY





SST : 09608-16042

09608-02021

09608-02041

NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.

If it is necessary to place the vehicle's weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

10. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

(a) Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.





(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

(c) Check that there is no excessive play in the radial directions of the inboard joint.

(d) Check the boot for damage.