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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)]

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Special service tool (SST)

49 B025 010   Attachment A

49 B025 017   Sliding hammer

Replacement part

Oil and chemical type

Caution

•  If the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is pulled by mistake when performing this procedure, it could cause an open circuit. 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 rubber from the bracket.

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3.  Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness on the steering knuckle and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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

5.  Remove the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed. (See Locknut Installation Note.)

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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.

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

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

10.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1	Tie-rod end (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT [(E)].)
2	Front stabilizer control link (upper side)
3	Brake hose clip
4	Front lower arm ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)
5	Front drive shaft (LH) (See Front Drive Shaft (LH) Removal Note.) (See Front Drive Shaft (LH) Installation Note.)
6	Front drive shaft clip (See Front Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note.)
7	Bracket No.2 (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note.)
8	Front drive shaft (RH) (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note.)
9	Bracket No.1, Seal rubber component (With seal rubber) (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note.)
10	Bracket No.1 (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note.)
11	Seal rubber (With seal rubber)
12	Transfer oil seal (RH) No.1 (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [C66MX-R].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [ET6AX-EL].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [EV6AX-EL].)
13	Transfer oil seal (RH) No.3 (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [C66MX-R].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [ET6AX-EL].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [EV6AX-EL].)

Front Drive Shaft (LH) Removal Note

Caution

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

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

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

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

2.  Remove the front drive shaft (LH).

Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note

Caution

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

•  If the bracket No.2 nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for bracket No.1 because they may loosen.

1.  Install the seal rubber to the bracket No.1 as shown in the figure. (With seal rubber)

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2.  Tighten the bracket No.1 stud bolts.

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3.  Temporarily tighten bolts A and B.

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4.  Completely tighten the bolts in the order of A and B.

5.  Apply manual transaxle oil or ATF to the oil seal lip.

6.  Insert the front drive shaft into the transaxle until the front drive shaft bearing contacts the bracket No.1 stopper.

7.  After temporarily tightening nut C, and completely tighten it.

8.  Apply grease (D4Y0 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and front drive shaft contact surfaces (area A in the figure).

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9.  Insert the front drive shaft to the wheel hub.

Front Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note

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

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

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

Front Drive Shaft (LH) Installation Note

Caution

•  The oil seal could be damaged at the end area of the front drive shaft. When installing the front drive shaft to the transaxle, be careful not to damage the oil seal.

1.  Apply manual transaxle oil or ATF to the oil seal lip.

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

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3.  Insert the front drive shaft to the wheel hub.

4.  Install the front drive shaft to the transaxle.

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5.  After installation, verify that the front drive shaft is securely held by the clip by pulling the outer ring on the transaxle side towards the axle.

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.  Working with two people, one should depress and hold the pedal down.

3.  While the brake pedal is depressed, the other should tighten the locknut using the following procedure.

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