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7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector (1).
(b) Remove the nut (2) and disconnect the starter wire.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts (3) and starter assembly.
8. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch
connector.
(c) Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
BRACKET NO.1
(a) Remove the bolt and automatic transmission oil
cooler tube clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable
bracket No.1.
10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the ATF level gauge.
(b) Disconnect the wire harnesses 2 clamps from the oil
filler tube.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and oil filler tube.
(d) Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
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(c) Install the oil cooler tube clamp and bolt.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
(d) Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler inlet
tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
8. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler
outlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
9. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
BRACKET NO.1
(a) Install the control cable bracket No.1 with the 2
bolts.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
10. CONNECT CONNECTORS
(a) Connect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Connect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
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TF–10TRANSFER – TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
TF
6. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Add oil up to 0 to 5 mm below the lower side of the
plug hole.
Oil quantity:
0.9 L (0.95 US qts, 0.71 lmp. qts)
HINT:
When adding oil, pour it slowly.
(b) Install the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1
gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
7. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
(See page SP-4)
8. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
(See page BC-3)
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DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFTDS–5
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REMOVAL
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page TF-8)
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part
of the axle hub LH nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely,
otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be
damaged.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub
LH nut.
5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut, and separate the stabilizer link
assembly LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
6. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor
wire and hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt, and separate the speed sensor
from LH from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
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DS–6DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09628-62011
8. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the No. 1
front suspension arm sub-assembly lower from the
lower ball joint.
9. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft
from the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed
sensor rotor.
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly
LH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
• 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.
11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
2WD)
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing brake hole
snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH
from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
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REMOVAL
HINT:
Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the
LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See page DS-
5)
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page
DS-5)
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc
brake caliper assembly LH from the steering
knuckle LH.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake
caliper from hanging down.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page DS-6)
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page DS-6)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive
shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-
assembly LH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS
speed sensor rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH
with the front axle nub sub-assembly LH.
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–9
AH
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub
LH hole snap ring.
5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST
DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
(a) Using SST(s) and a hammer, install the bearing dust
deflector No. 1 LH.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031),
09608-32010
HINT:
Align the hole for the speed sensor in the bearing
dust deflector No. 1 LH with the steering knuckle.
6. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint assembly front LH and
tighten the nut.
Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned,
tighten the nut up to 60
further.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the 2 bolts, nuts and front axle assembly LH
with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber
assembly front LH.
Torque: 230 N*m (2,350 kgf*cm, 170 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply
the small amount of engine oil to the screw
part of the nuts.
• Do not excessively push out the front axle
assembly LH.
• Be careful not to damage the outboard joint
boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page DS-18)
3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page DS-18)
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC
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AH–10AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
AH
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with
the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.
Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30mm), install a new axle
hub LH nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc
brake caliper assembly LH from the steering
knuckle LH.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake
caliper from hanging down.
8. REMOVE FRONT DISC
9. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (See page AH-5)
10. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (See page AH-5)
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC
12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with
the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.
Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf)
13. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page DS-
18)
14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle
hub LH nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH
nut.
15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
16. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect front wheel alignment (See page SP-4).
17. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) ABS WITH EBD SYSTEM (See page BC-3).
(b) ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM
(See page BC-72).
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