Front Driveshaft Assembly

Drive Shaft

INSTALLATION
1. Tighten the components with the tightening torque.
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft)
Driveshaft castle nut 200 - 280 (20 - 80, 148 - 207) Lower arm and ball joint 100 - 120 (10 - 12, 74 - 88) Shock absorber lower mounting bolts 140 - 160 (14 - 16, 101 - 118) Tie rod end and knuckle 24 - 34 (2.4 - 3.4, 18 - 25)





2. Replace the retainer ring every time the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
3. Install the washer on driveshaft and tighten the nut as illustrated.
4. Install the split pin.





INSPECTION
1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
2. Check the splines for wear and damage.
3. Check the ball joints for wear and operating condition.
4. Check the boots for damage and deterioration.





INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Replace the circlip with new ones after removal.

1. Apply gear oil on the drive shaft splines (A) and the contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).





2. After installation, check if the drive shaft cannot be removed. [RH]
^ Install the inner shaft bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 50 - 65 (5 - 6.5, 36 - 47)





^ Install the inner shaft cover (A) by installing the cover mounting bolts (B).
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 9 - 14 (0.9 - 1.4, 6.5 - 10)





^ Install the fork (A) to the front strut assembly (B).
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 60 - 80 (6 - 8, 44 - 59)





^ Install the connecting bolt between the fork (A) and the lower arm.
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 140 - 160 (14 - 16, 101 - 118)





^ Install the stabilizer link (A) to the fork (B).
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 100 - 120 (10 - 12, 74 - 88)





3. Install the drive shaft (A) into the front axle assembly (B).

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.





4. Install the knuckle in the lower arm assembly and tighten the bolts (A).
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 100 - 120 (10 - 12, 74 - 88)





5. Install the tie rod end (A) in the knuckle.
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 24 - 34 (2.4 - 3.4, 18 - 25)





6. Install the wheel speed sensor in the knuckle.





7. Install the brake hose bracket (A) to the front knuckle.





8. After installing the washer (B) with convex surface outward, install the lock nut (A) and the spilt pin (C).
Tightening Torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 200 - 280 (20 - 28, 148 - 207)





9. Install the wheel& tire assembly.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel& tire assembly.





2. Remove the spilt pin (B) and driveshaft castle nut (A) and washer from the front hub (C).





3. Using the special tool (09568-4A000), disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle.





4. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and disconnect the knuckle from the lower arm assembly.





5. Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A) from the knuckle.





6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor bracket (A) from the knuckle.





7. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the axle assembly (B).





8. Removing the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle by using a pry bar (C) as shown below.

[LH]





CAUTION:
^ Use a pry bar so you do not damage the joint.
^ If you pull the driveshaft by excessive force, components inside the joint can be displaced causing the boot to be torn and the bearing to be damaged.
^ Plug the transaxle case opening with an oil seal cap in order to avoid contamination.
^ Support the driveshaft properly.
^ Replace the retainer ring each time the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
^ While loosening the driveshaft nut, do not allow vehicle weight to be concentrated on the wheel bearing. If the vehicle moves, hold the wheel bearing using the special tool.





[RH]
^ Remove the stabilizer link (A) from the fork (B).





^ Remove the fork (A) from the front lower arm.





CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the aluminum lower arm.

^ Remove the fork (A) from the front strut assembly (B).





^ Remove the inner shaft cover (A) from the inner shaft bracket (B).





^ Remove the inner shaft bracket mounting bolts (A).





^ Remove the front driveshaft assembly (A) with the inner shaft from the transaxle.

CAUTION: Do not try to disconnect the inner shaft from the driveshaft. Because they can not be disconnected once assembled. Do not reuse the driveshaft which is disassembled from the inner shaft.





9. Using the special tool (09432-11000), remove the tone wheel.