FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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



1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


C113719

  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the axle hub.



4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


C113720

  1. Remove the cotter pin and adjusting cap.

  1. Remove the axle hub nut.



5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


C113715E01

  1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.

  1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.



6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


F042735E01

  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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

    SST
    09628-62011  



7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACHMENT LH


F050870E01

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the suspension arm from the steering knuckle.



8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


F042739E01

  1. Using SST, tap out the drive shaft.

    SST
    09520-01010  
    09520-24010   (09520-32040)

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the oil seal.



9. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


W001721E02

  1. *1:
    Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.

  1. *2:
    Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

  1. *3:
    Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.

  1. *4:
    Check the boots for damage.