Repair Procedures: Removal

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CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tires.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE:

The driveshaft lock nut (A) should be replaced with new ones.

After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

Caulking depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint.

Remove the split pin and nut (A).

Using SST (09568-2J100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb-ft)

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Remove the split pin and nut (A).
Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb-ft)

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Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).

Install the support bolt (A) from lower arm bolt hole.
Install the support body (B) from front axle.

Tighten the bolt (C).

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Remove the driveshaft (A) from the front axle assembly (B).

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Insert a prybar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driver side driveshaft (B) from the transaxle case.

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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.
Remove the inner shaft bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts (A) and then remove the passenger side driveshaft.
Tightening torque:

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

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