Repair Procedures
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
90 - 110 (9 - 11, 65 - 80)
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle oil.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
35 - 45 (3.5 - 4.5, 25 - 32)
3. Remove the split pin (A), castle nut (B) and washer from the front hub (C) assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
200 - 260 (20 - 26, 145 - 188)
4. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle using a special tool (09568 - 4A000).
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).
6. Remove the ball joint assembly mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
100 - 120 (10 - 12, 72 - 86)
7. Using a plastic hammer (A), driveshaft (B) from the front hub assembly (C).
8. Push the front hub assembly outward and separate the driveshaft from the hub assembly.
9. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case (B) and joint (C), separate the driveshaft from the transaxle assembly
CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert a pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pry on the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
10. Pull out the driveshaft from the transaxle case.
CAUTION:
- Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the drive shaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
11. Repeat on the other side of driveshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION:
- Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.
- Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A) and contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).
- The washer (B) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle (A) nut and split pin (C).
