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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Removal and Installation".
2. Separate front wheel sensor from front wheel hub. Refer to BRC-143, "
FRONT SENSOR ROTOR :
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
When removing front wheel hub, first separate front wheel sensor from front wheel hub. Failure to
do so may result in damage to front wheel sensor wires, making front wheel sensor inoperative.
3. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving brake hose connected. Reposition brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Put matching marks on disc brake rotor and wheel hub, then remove disc brake rotor. CAUTION:
• Use paint for matching parts. Do not damage the disc brake rotor or wheel hub.
• Do not drop disc rotor.
5. Remove and discard cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut, using Tool.
1. Steering knuckle 2. Splash guard3. Wheel bearing
4. Snap ring 5. Wheel stud6. Wheel hub
7. Disc brake rotor 8. Wheel hub lock nut9. Cotter pin
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Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
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6. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a suitable
tool and a wood block.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above proce-
dure.
7. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
8. Remove the nut and separate the steering out er socket from steering knuckle. Refer to ST-14, "
Exploded
View".
9. Remove the nuts and bolts, then separate the steering knuckle from strut. Refer to FA X - 9 , "
Removal and
Installation".
10. Suspend the drive shaft with suitable wire. CAUTION:
• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down withou t support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the
other parts.
11. Remove transverse link outer nut and bolt. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link.
12. Remove wheel studs (1) from wheel hub using the suitable tool (A) (if necessary).
CAUTION:
• Remove stud only when necessary.
• Do not hammer the wheel stud or damage to the wheelbearing may occur.
• Press the wheel stud straight out to avoid damaging the stud.
13. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to FAX-13, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse the transverse link outer nut.
• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damage has occurred, replace wheel bearing.
• Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal.
• Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean
the mounting surface.
• Position the stud (1) to the wheel hub flange. Place a washer (A) and nut (B) on the opposite end of the stud. Tighten to press the
stud into the wheel hub flange.
CAUTION:
• Check that no clearance exists between wheel hub andwheel stud after installation.
• Do not reuse wheel stud.
• Clean the mating surfaces of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub. CAUTION:
Do not apply lubricatin g oil to the mating surface of the wh eel hub lock nut and the wheel hub.
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• Clean the mating surfaces of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel bearing. Apply Molykote M77 to surface (A) of joint sub-assembly.
CAUTION:
Apply Molykote M77 to cover en tire flat surface of joint sub-
assembly.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts infor-
mation.
• When reusing disc rotor, align the matching marks during removal.
• When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the cotter pin to prevent rattles. CAUTION:
Do not reuse cotter pin.
• Perform the inspection. Refer to FAX-13, "
Inspection".
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove wheel hub using Tool.
2. Remove splash guard from steering knuckle.
3. Remove wheel bearing inner race (outer side) from wheel hub
using Tools.
4. Remove snap ring from steering knuckle using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage steering knuckle.
5. Remove wheel bearing from steering knuckle using Tool. Molykote M77 quantity : Refer to
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Tool number : ST33710000 ( — )
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: ST30031000 ( — )
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Tool number : ST35321000 ( — )
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6. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to FAX-13, "Inspection".
ASSEMBLY
1. Install wheel bearing to steering knuckle using the Tool (A) and a
suitable tool (B).
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse wheel bearing.
• Do not apply a cleaning agen t or anticorrosive to the
mounting surfaces of the wh eel bearing and steering
knuckle.
• Install wheel bearing with the wheel sensor rotor rubber
part (C) faced to the st eering knuckle inner side.
• The wheel sensor rotor of th e wheel bearing must be kept
free of foreign matter.
• The press-fit load must be applied to the wh eel bearing outer race and the steering knuckle.
• Do not apply press-fit load to the wheel beari ng inner race, the seal (C) on the rubber surface
side (wheel sensor rotor side), and the seal (D) on the metallic surface side. If a press-fit load is
applied, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one.
2. Install snap ring to steering knuckle. CAUTION:
• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal.
• The snap ring must be inst alled evenly into the groove.
3. Press splash guard (1) into the steering knuckle using suitable tools (A and B).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse splash guard.
4. Install wheel hub using Tools (A and B). CAUTION:
• Do not apply lubri cating oil to the press-fit surface of the
wheel hub bearing.
• Set wheel hub and wheel bearing horizontally and insert them vertically.
• The press-fit load must be applied to the wheel hub and
the wheel bearing inner race.
• Do not apply press-fit load to the steering knuckle and the wheel b earing, the seal. If a press-fit
load is applied, the wheel bearin g must be replaced with a new one.
• Apply a press-fit load and maintain the loaded state for 30 seconds.
• If the inserted wheel hub is removed again, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one.
Tool number (A) : ST35271000 ( — )
Wheel bearing press-fit load : Refer to
FAX-27, "
Wheel
Bearing".
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(B) : ST35321000 ( — )
Wheel bearing press-fit load : Refer to FAX-27, "
Wheel
Bearing".
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5. Perform inspection after assembly. Refer to FAX-13, "Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
• Check boots of transverse link and steering outer so cket ball joint for breakage, axial end play, and swing
torque. Refer to FSU-10, "
Inspection" and FSU-20, "Ball Joint".
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Hub
• Check wheel hub for cracks (with magnetic exploration or dye testing). Replace if necessary.
Steering Knuckle
• Check steering knuckle for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if any non-standard conditions
are found.
Snap Rings
• Check snap ring for wear or cracks. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Check wheel bearing rotating torque as per the following instructions.
NOTE:
The adequacy of turning torque can be judged from a measurement value by a spring balancer.
1. For a proper fit of the bearing, turn the wheel hub clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively, 10 times
or more with a press-fit load applied.
2. Set a suitable tool on strut mounting hole (upper). Measure rotating torque at an rpm of 8 - 12 rpm.
• If the turning torque cannot be obtained by the above method, measure the torque, according to the instructions below.
- Install drive shaft and tighten the hub lock nut to the specified
torque. Rotate the wheel hub to fit properly.
- Set a suitable tool on a wheel nut and measure turning torque at turning speeds of 8 to 12 rpm.
INSPECTION BEFORE INSTALLATION
Check wheel sensor rotor for foreign matter. Clean the rotor, if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated. Refer to BRC-140, "FRONT
WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
Wheel bearing
press-fit load
: Refer to
FAX-27, "
Wheel
Bearing"
Rotating torque : Refer to FAX-27, "Wheel Bearing".
Spring balance
measurement : Refer to
FAX-27, "
Wheel Bearing".
Rotating torque : Refer to FAX-27, "
Wheel Bearing"
Spring balance
measurement: Refer to
FAX-27, "Wheel Bearing"
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
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(LH)
(RH)
WHEEL SIDE
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1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield3. Slide joint housing
4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft9. Damper band
10. Dynamic damper 11. Circular clip12. Joint sub-assembly
Wheel side
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1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield3. Slide joint housing
4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft9. Damper Band
10. Dynamic damper 11. Circular clip12. Joint sub-assembly
Wheel side
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the brake caliper torque member bolts, leav ing the brake hose attached. Position the brake cali-
per aside with wire. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks on the disc brake rotor and on the wheel hub. Remove the disc brake rotor.
CAUTION:
Do not drop the disc brake rotor.
4. Remove the wheel sensor bolt. Position the wheel sensor and the wheel sensor harness aside. Refer to
BRC-140, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the cotter pin from the drive shaft.
6. Hold the wheel hub using Tool. Loosen the wheel hub lock nut.
7. Using a piece of wood and a suitable tool, tap on the wheel hub lock nut to disengage the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
CAUTION:
• Do not place the drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide
joint.
• Do not allow the drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if the drive shaft cannot be separated from the wheel hub even after performing the
above procedure.
8. Remove the wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the transverse
link.
10. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
11. Remove the boot bands.
12. Separate the boot from the joint sub-assembly.
13. Screw a suitable tool (A) into the joint sub-assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support the drive shaft
with one hand and pull out the joint sub-assembly from the shaft.
CAUTION:
• Align the suitable tool an d the drive shaft. Remove the
joint sub-assembly by pull ing firmly and uniformly.
• If the joint sub-assembly cannot be pulled out, try after removing the drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to FA X -
22, "Disassembly and Assembly".
14. Remove the circular clip (1) from the shaft.
15. Remove the outer boot from the shaft. Tool number : KV4010104000 ( — )
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