Repair Procedures: Removal

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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:

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

Fig 2: Loosening Driveshaft Caulking Nut
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NOTE:
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in (Fig 3) below.
  Caulking depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
  
  Fig 3: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
1. Remove the split pin (C).
2. Loosen the nut (B).
3. Using SST (09568-1S100) separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 4: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 5: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-1S100).
Tightening torque:

58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint (2 Of 2)
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NOTE: Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
Using a plastic hammer (A), remove the front driveshaft (B) from the knuckle assembly (C).

Fig 8: Removing Front Driveshaft From Knuckle Assembly
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.
Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then remove the driveshaft. [GAMMA T-GDI RH Only]
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 9: Loosening Inner Shaft Mounting Bolts
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Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle case.
[RH]

Fig 10: Separating Driveshaft From Transaxle Case (RH)
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[LH]

Fig 11: Separating Driveshaft From Transaxle Case (LH)
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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 retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Front Alignment - "ALIGNMENT ")