Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 1: Removing Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.

Fig 2: Removing 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.

Fig 3: Screw Thread
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Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.
Tightening Torque:

274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Removing Caulking Nut From Front Axle
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NOTE:
- The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end
  
  Fig 5: Driveshaft Lock Nut
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  Fig 6: Screw Thread
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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)

Fig 7: Driveshaft Lock Hub Nut Caulking Depth
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

6.8 - 10.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb.ft)

Fig 8: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 9: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt
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Remove the caliper hose bracket bolt (A).

Fig 10: Removing Caliper Hose Bracket Bolt
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Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nub (B).
Tightening Torque:

78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

Fig 11: Removing Tie Rod End Pin And Nut
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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

Fig 12: Removing Knuckle Using SST
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Remove the lower arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening Torque:

78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

Fig 13: Removing Lower Arm Pin And Nut
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Remove the stabilizer link nut.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 14: Removing Stabilizer Link Nut
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Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft from the axle hub.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Axle Hub
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Remove the inner shaft bearing bracket bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

Fig 16: Removing Inner Shaft Bearing Bracket Bolt
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Remove the drive shaft (A).

Fig 17: Removing Drive Shaft
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NOTE: If the drive shaft could not be ejected, remove the pry bar through the space between transmission and drive shaft.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar 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.