FRONT DRIVE SHAFT > REMOVAL

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

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

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

   Torque:

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

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

   SST

   09930-00010  
   

2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the axle hub nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and clip, and separate the sensor wire and hose from the shock absorber.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the brake caliper assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
   

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

   SST

   09628-00011  
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
      
   2. Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
      
   3. Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
      
   4. Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      

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

1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
   

2. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.

1. Support the front suspension lower arm No.1 with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.
   

2. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.
   

   HINT:

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

1. Use a screwdriver with its tip taped to disengage the 5 claws and remove the cowl top silencer pad.
   

1. Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not remove the lock nut.
      
   2. Only loosen the nut when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.
      

2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose No.2 and front speed sensor wire harness from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to remove the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

3. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
      
   2. Keep the bolts inserted to secure the front axle assembly.
      

4. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

5. Lower the front axle assembly, and remove the 2 bolts on the lower side of the front shock absorber.
   

6. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the front speed sensor is disconnected from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

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

   SST

   09520-01010  
   09520-24010   (09520-32040)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal and inboard joint boot.
      
   2. Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
      

1. Using pliers, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
   

2. Remove the bolt from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
   

3. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.
   

   SST

   09520-01010  
   09520-24010   (09520-32040)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal and inboard joint boot.
      
   2. Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.