FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.



1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS


2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID


    C210279E01

  1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Filler Plug
    *2
    		Drain Plug

  1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket.

  1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the drain plug and a new gasket.

    Torque:
    39 N*m{ 398 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }



6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    C167528E01

  1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

    SST
    09930-00010  

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

  1. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.



7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    C205576

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

    NOTICE:
    1. Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber completely.
    2. Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
    3. Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
    4. Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.



8. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    C232233

  1. Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.



9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the clip and nut.



    C157110E03

  1. Install SST to the tie rod end.

    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02060)

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the upper end of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

  1. Secure SST using a string.

    NOTICE:
    Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.



  1. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.


    C236256E01


    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Center Nut
    		-
    		-
    *a
    		String
    		*b
    		Grease Application Area
    *c
    		Place the wrench here.
    		-
    		-
    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02010)

    CAUTION:
    Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

    NOTICE:
    1. Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
    2. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
    3. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
    4. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    5. Do not damage the steering knuckle.



10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    C205585

  1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.



11. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    C205578

  1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.



12. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    C205579E02

  1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Matchmark

  1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly. If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

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



13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    C208485E01

  1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.

    SST
    09520-00031  
    09520-01010  

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.
    2. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
    3. Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly.



14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    C129495

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.