Front Drive Shaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)
1. Drain automatic transaxle fluid (see REMOVAL ).
DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)
1. Drain manual transaxle oil (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
  SST 09930-00010
  
  NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
2. While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub nut.
Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub Nut
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DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link assembly.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.
  
  Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Stabilizer Link With Nut
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DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
  
  Fig 3: Front Speed Sensor Wire And Hose At Shock Absorber
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2. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
  - Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the speed sensor.
  Fig 4: Front Speed Sensor & Steering Knuckle
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DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09628-00011
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly
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DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower arm from the lower ball joint.
Fig 6: Removing Bolt And Nuts
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub.
2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
  
  NOTE: Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks And Hammer
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REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
  SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
  - Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
  Fig 8: Removing Front Drive Shaft
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REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case.
2. Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
  - Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
  Fig 9: Front Drive Shaft Assembly Bolt RH
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FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.

NOTE: Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)

Fig 10: SST Installed In Wheel Hub
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