DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 2NZ-FE) REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
·The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1.REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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2.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
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3.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
4.DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)
5.DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)
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6.REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
- SST
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- NOTICE:
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Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
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7.SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE (w/o ABS)
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8.SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)
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9.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
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10.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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11.SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
12.SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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13.REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
- SST
- 09520-01010
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- NOTICE:
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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.
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14.REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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15.REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

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