DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT  FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 2NZ-FE)  REMOVAL  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:
·

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

·

The following procedure is for the LH side.



PROCEDURE

Hide 1.REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

Hide 51442C 2.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

Hide 51441C 3.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

Hide 4.DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)

Hide 5.DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)

Hide 43502H 6.REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

a.
C298635
2.198,1.26 2.438,1.063 2.438,1.063 2.719,1.063 false 2.771,0.979 3.229,1.177 0.458,0.198 10 false SST

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 front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.



b.

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


Hide 47313J 7.SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE (w/o ABS)

Hide 89543 8.SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)

Hide 45047 9.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

Hide 48810 10.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

Hide 48069 11.SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

Hide 12.SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Hide 43420 13.REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

a.
C081126
2.188,1.875 2.188,1.635 false 2.073,1.906 2.531,2.104 0.458,0.198 10 false SST

Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

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

NOTICE:
·

Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

·

Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

·

Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.




Hide 43410 14.REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


Hide 43420G 15.REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

a.
C057543

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