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 the front hub (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel & Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.

Fig 2: Identifying Split Pin
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle (D) using the special tool (09568-4A000).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Split Pin
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  Fig 5: Identifying Ball Joint
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  CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
Remove the split pin and the lower arm mounting bolt (B) from the knuckle (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Knuckle
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Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect driveshaft (C) from the axle hub (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Axle Hub
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Push the axle hub (A) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Axle Hub
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Remove the dust cover (A). (RH side)

Fig 9: Identifying Dust Cover
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Remove the mounting bolts of inner shaft bearing bracket assembly (A).
[Gasoline 3.8]

Fig 10: Identifying Inner Shaft Bearing Bracket Assembly
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Separate the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle case (B).

Fig 11: Identifying Driveshaft
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CAUTION:
- Do not use a pry bar to remove the driveshaft, as this may cause damage to the dust cover (A) and dust seal. Remove the driveshaft after striking a pipe added on the joint case (B) with a hammer to prevent damage.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Dust Cover
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- 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.