Removal and Installation (Left Side)

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT


Removal and Installation (Left Side)


REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to ABS (ABS), VDC/TCS/ABS (VDC/TCS/ABS).
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut.
5. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving hydraulic line attached. Hang caliper aside using wire. Refer to Removal And Installation.
6. Remove front strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts, then separate steering knuckle from strut. Refer to Removal and Replacement.





7. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly, using a puller or suitable tool.

CAUTION:
- When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.





8. Remove the left hand drive shaft from the transaxle.
- Remove drive shaft from transaxle using Tool and drive shaft puller or suitable tool.
- Set Tool and a drive shaft puller or suitable tool between drive shaft (slide joint side) and transaxle as shown, then remove drive shaft.

Tool number : KV40107500 ( - )


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.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
- Tighten the drive shaft lock nut to specification. Refer to Exploded View.





- In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool
(A) onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

Tool number : KV38106700 (J-34296)

- Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circular clip groove on transaxle side. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side).

CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.
- After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand.
If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle side gear.