Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

NOTE:

Safely remove the wheel and tire (A) using the guide bolt included in the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK).

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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

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Remove the snap pin and then loosen the castle nut (A).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

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Remove the tension arm ball joint by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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Remove the tension arm (A) after loosening the bolt and nut.
Tightening torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

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Remove the snap pin and then loosen the castle nut (A).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

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Remove the lateral arm ball joint by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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Loosen the fork bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

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Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the stabilizer link from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
NOTE:
- When loosening the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
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Remove the split pin and then loosen the nut (A).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.

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NOTE:
- If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.
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Loosen the caulking nut (A) from the driveshaft and then separate the driveshaft from the hub assembly by using the plastic hammer.

Tightening torque:

294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb-ft)

NOTE:

When removing the drive shaft, use a plastic hammer in order to avoid shock applied to the axle.
When removing the drive shaft, do not forcibly pull or excessively bend the axle to separate.

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NOTE:

The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.

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When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.

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Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.
Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

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Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the inner shaft bearing bracket and front drive shaft (A) from the engine oil pan.
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)

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CAUTION:
- When removing the driveshaft, be careful not to damage the boot of the shock absorber.
Insert a pry bar (B) remove the passenger side driveshaft (A) from the front carrier.

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NOTE:
- Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the clip whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential carrier.