FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 B025 017   Sliding hammer

49 B025 010   Attachment A

Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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3.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL].)

6.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  Refill the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL].)

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Locknut Removal Note

Caution

•  When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.

•  When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.

Front Drive Shaft Removal Note

Caution

•  The oil seal could be damaged at the end area of the front drive shaft. When removing the front drive shaft from the transaxle, be careful not to damage the oil seal. If the oil seal is damaged, replace it with a new one.

1.  Temporarily install a spare nut to the front drive shaft

2.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the front drive shaft from the axle.

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3.  Separate the front drive shaft from the wheel hub.

4.  Perform the following procedures to separate the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle.

1.  Remove section B of the SST (49 B025 010).

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2.  Set the front drive shaft on section A of the SST (49 B025 010) and install section B.

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3.  Install the SST (49 B025 017) to the SST (49 B025 010).

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4.  Separate the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle using the SST.

5.  Remove the front drive shaft.

6.  If the front drive shaft for 4WD vehicles is removed, replace transfer oil seals (RH) No.1 and No.3 with new ones. (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [GW6AX-EL].)

Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note

Caution

•  Retighten the bracket No.1 stud bolts when the bracket No.2 nuts are loosened.

1.  Tighten the bracket No.1 stud bolts.

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2.  Insert the drive shaft into the transaxle until the drive shaft bearing contacts the bracket stopper.

3.  Temporarily tighten the nuts, then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.

4.  Apply ATF to the oil seal lip.

5.  Apply grease (D4Y0 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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Front Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note

1.  Install a new clip to the clip groove at the end of the front drive shaft with the clip opening facing upward.

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2.  Verify that the outer diameter of the clip is within the specification.

•  If it exceeds the specification, repeat installation using a new clip.

Front Drive Shaft (LH) 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.

1.  Apply ATF to the oil seal lip.

2.  Apply grease (D4Y0 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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3.  Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

4.  Install the drive shaft to the transaxle.

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5.  After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.

Locknut Installation Note

Caution

•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.

•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Tighten the locknut using the following procedure and with the brake pedal depressed.

(1)  Tighten locknut to 100—150 N·m {11—15 kgf·m, 74—110 ft·lbf} torque.

(2)  Loosen locknut to 180°.

(3)  Tighten locknut to 260—300 N·m {27—30 kgf·m, 192—221 ft·lbf} torque.