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14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page PS-42)
15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the transaxle case
oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft
dust cover.
• Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Squeeze the ends of the snap ring, and remove the
snap ring from the bearing bracket.
(b) Remove the bearing bracket bolt and remove the
front drive shaft from the bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
• Do not damage the oil seal.
• Do not damage the boot.
• Do not allow the drive shaft to fall off.
HINT:
If the connection is stiff, use a brass bar and
hammer to lightly tap the edge of the inboard joint
RH and remove it.
18. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the
vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it
is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight
on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
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DISASSEMBLY
(2005/11-2006/01)
1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO.
2 CLAMP LH
(a) One touch type:
(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Claw engagement type:
(1) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the No. 2
inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the
illustration.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO.
2 CLAMP RH
HINT:
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the No. 2 inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH
(a) One touch type:
(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Claw engagement type:
(1) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the boot from the inboard joint.
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove any old grease from the inboard joint.
(b) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint and outboard
joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(c) Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint
shaft.
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(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap
ring.
(e) Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and
tripod joint.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(f) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the tripod
joint from the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the rollers.
(g) Remove the inboard joint boot.
7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP LH
(a) One touch type:
(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the drive shaft
damper clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Claw engagement type:
(1) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the drive
shaft damper clamp, as shown in the
illustration.
8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH
(a) Remove the front drive shaft damper.
9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
NO. 2 CLAMP LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 outboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
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12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the outboard joint boot
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard
joint shaft.
(b) Remove any old grease from the outboard joint.
14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.
15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the front drive
shaft dust cover.
SST 09950-00020
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
(a) Using a press, press out the drive shaft dust cover.
17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the drive shaft
hole snap ring.
(b) Using SST and a press, press out the drive shaft
bearing.
SST 09527-10011
(c) Remove the snap ring.
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DISASSEMBLY
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1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO.
2 CLAMP
(a) One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the No. 2 inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP
(a) One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the boot from the inboard joint.
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove any old grease from the inboard joint.
(b) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint and outboard
joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(c) Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint
shaft.
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(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap
ring.
(e) Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and
tripod joint.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(f) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the tripod
joint from the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the rollers.
(g) Remove the inboard joint boot.
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT
ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP LH
(a) One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the drive shaft damper
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the drive shaft
damper clamp, as shown in the illustration.
7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH
(a) Remove the front drive shaft damper.
8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
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10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
NO. 2 CLAMP
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 outboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the outboard joint boot
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard
joint shaft.
(b) Remove any old grease from the outboard joint.
13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.
14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the front drive
shaft dust cover.
SST 09950-00020
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint.
15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH)
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the drive shaft
hole snap ring.
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3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new drive shaft
dust cover.
SST 09527-10011
NOTICE:
• The dust cover should be installed
completely.
• Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
LH
(a) Install a new hole snap ring.
5. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
HINT:
Before installing the boots, wrap the spline of the drive
shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being
damaged.
(a) Install new parts to the outboard joint shaft in the
following order.
(1) No. 2 outboard joint boot clamp
(2) Outboard joint boot
(3) Outboard joint boot clamp
(b) Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease
from the boot kit.
Standard grease capacity:
190 to 200 g (6.7 to 7.1 oz.)
7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT LH
NO.2 CLAMP
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves while performing the
operation and be careful to avoid cutting your hands
or other body parts.
(a) Install a new boot clamp to the outboard joint boot
and temporarily bend the lever.
NOTICE:
• When temporarily bending the lever, make
sure not to deform the band and lever.
• Set the clamp correctly in the guide groove
and align it with the interior of the vehicle as
much as possible.
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(b) With the joint on the working surface, use your body
weight to press down on the joint with one hand.
Then, roll the joint forward, as shown in the
illustration, and press the lever in until a "click"
sound is heard.
NOTICE:
• Do not damage the deflector.
• Make sure the joint is in full contact with the
joint surface at all times.
(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer, fix the buckle into
place by tapping it. At the same time, use the
plastic-faced hammer to adjust the lift of the lever so
that the gaps between the buckle flange and lever
end flange become even.
8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
NO. 2 CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves while performing the
operation and be careful to avoid cutting your hands
or other body parts.
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(a) Install a new boot clamp to the outboard joint boot
and temporarily bend the lever.
NOTICE:
When temporarily bending the lever, make sure
not to deform the band and lever.
(b) Using water pump pliers, temporarily lock the boot
clamp by clamping it down until a "click" sound is
heard.
(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer, fix the buckle into
place by tapping it. At the same time, use the
plastic-faced hammer to adjust the lift of the lever so
that the gaps between the buckle flange and lever
end flange become even.
NOTICE:
Do not strike the drive shaft forcefully with the
plastic-faced hammer.
10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
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