Front Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Caution:
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Remove the side cover and under cover.
2. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.





Locknut Removal Note
1. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.





2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.
3. Remove the locknut.

Front Drive Shaft Removal Note
1. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.





2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.
3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Caution:
^ The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.





4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the figure.





5. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by tapping on a bar inserted between them.

Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new clip onto the drive shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.





2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Steps 1 - 2 using a new clip.
Clip outer diameter specification
LH: 33.5 mm (1.32 in)
RH (joint shaft): 34.0 mm (1.34 in)

Front Drive Shaft Installation Note

Caution:
^ The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.

^ The oil seals are damaged easily if this procedure is not done correctly.

Left side
1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.
3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.
4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.

Right side
1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
2. Insert the drive shaft into the joint shaft.
3. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.

Locknut Installation Note





1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.