Removal and Installation

DRIVE SHAFT


Removal and Installation







REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove rear engine under cover using power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Service and Repair.
- It is not necessary to remove wheel sensor from wheel hub when wheel hub is not being replaced.
- Carefully feed wheel sensor harness through hole in splash shield.





5. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
- Support lower link with jack.

Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)

6. Remove drive shaft assembly.
- Pry drive shaft front final drive using suitable tool.
- Remove differential side oil seal. Refer to Side Oil Seal.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
- Move joint up, down, left, right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.





- Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
- If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair or replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





- When installing drive shaft onto front final drive, use Tool to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

Tool number : KV38105500 (J-33904)


CAUTION:
Never reuse the differential side oil seal.
- Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to Rotation.