SA10A–02
FA1535
SST
F02688
F02721
F02724
– SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA–3
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the ve-
hicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the ve-
hicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with
the SST.
SST 09608–16042 (09608–02021, 09608–02041)
w/ ABS:
After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub,
work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed
sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN OUT GEAR OIL
3. w/ ABS:
REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE (See Pub. No. RM599E on page SA–11)
6. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM (See Pub. No. RM599E on page
SA–11)
7. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
(a) Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from
the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Cover the drive shaft boot and ABS speed sensor rotor with
cloth to protect it from being damaged.
(b) Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle
to separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
8. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFTS
(a) RH drive shaft:
Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together
with the center bearing bracket.
F02277
89.3 – 90.3 mm
(3.52 – 3.56 in.)
W01994
Vinyl Tape
SA–8
– SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(b) RH drive shaft:
Using a steel plate and press, install a new dust cover until
the distance from the tip of center drive shaft to the dust
cover reaches the specification, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL NEW OUTBOARD AND IN-
BOARD JOINT BOOTS WITH NEW BOOT CLAMPS
HINT:
Before installing the boots (and dynamic damper), wrap
the spline of the outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to pre-
vent them from being damaged.
Before installing the boots (and dynamic damper), place
new clamps to each of them and then install boots to drive
shaft.
(a) Temporarily install a new outboard joint boot with 2
clamps to the drive shaft.
(b) Temporarily install the dynamic damper with clamp to the
drive shaft.
(c) Temporarily install a new inboard joint boot with 2 clamps
to the drive shaft.
4. INSTALL TRIPOD
(a) Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the
outboard joint.
(b) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
(c) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod to the
drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
(d) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
5. INSTALL BOOT TO OUTBOARD JOINT
Before assembling the boot, pack the outboard joint shaft and
boot with grease in the boot kit.
Grease capacity: (Color = Black)
85 – 105 g (3.00 – 3.70 oz.)
6. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT SHAFT TO OUTBOARD
JOINT SHAFT
(a) Pack the inboard joint shaft and boot with grease in the
boot kit.
Grease capacity: (Color = Yellow)
120 – 130 g (4.23 – 4.59 oz.)
(b) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
(c) Install the inboard joint shaft to the outboard joint shaft.
(d) Temporarily install the boot to the inboard joint shaft.
