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.
Tightening Torque:

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

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

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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 displayed in the image below.
Caulking Depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

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Remove the front brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
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:

24.5-34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the split pin (C).
Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-1 S100).
Tightening Torque:

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

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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots.
Using a plastic hammer, remove the front driveshaft (A) from the hub bearing assembly (B).

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the driveshaft, front sub frame or stabilizer link.
Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle case.
[RH]

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[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.