Removal and Installation
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
TIE ROD END/LATERAL LOWER ARM/COMPRESSION LOWER ARM REMOVAL
Caution:
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
1. Use the special tools to push out the drive shaft and inner shaft assembly (L.H.) or the drive shaft (R.H.) from the hub.
2. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and inner shaft (R.H.) from the transaxle.
3. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the transaxle.
Caution:
1. Always use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft, or the T.J. will be damaged.
2. Do not insert the pry bar so deep, or the oil seal will be damaged.
3. Be careful not to damage the transmission oil seal with the splined section of the drive shaft.
4. Be careful not to damage the ABS rotor which is installed to the B.J. outer race.
4. Use the special tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the transaxle case
Caution: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the drive shaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle) , temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using the special tool, MB990998, etc.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>A< DRIVE SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT (R.H.) INSTALLATION
Caution:
1. Be careful not to damage the transmission oil seal with the splined section of the drive shaft.
2. Be careful not to damage the ABS rotor which is installed to the B.J. outer race.
>B< DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer as shown.
2. Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.
Caution: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there Is no load on the wheel bearings.
3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.
INSPECTION
- Check the drive shaft boot for damage or deterioration
- Check the ball joints for wear or operating condition
- Check the spline part for wear or damage.