Front Drive Shaft Removal

NOTICE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjects to the vehicle weight. such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it is bearing first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16041 (09608-02020, 09608-02040)





REMOVAL OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFT





1. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK NUT CUP AND LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock nut cap.

(b) Loosen the bearing lock nut while depressing the brake pedal.

2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER





3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL

4. DRAIN OUT GEAR OIL FLUID





5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the steering knuckle.

(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle
SST 09628-62011





6. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the two bolts and disconnect the steering knuckle from lower ball joint





7. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.

NOTICE: Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to protect it from damage.





8. REMOVE LH DRIVE SHAFT
Using hub nut wrench and hammer handle or an equivalent, remove the front drive shaft as shown.

HINT: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

9. REMOVE RH DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Remove the drive shaft.

(b) Remove the three bolts, bearing bracket and stay.





10. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, drive out the oil seal. SST 09308-00010





(b) Using SST, press in a new oil seal.
SST
A/T 09350-32013(09351-321 50), 09631-12020
M/T 09316-60010(0931 6-00010)