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Removal








DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
3. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for E351) Service and Repair
4. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for U140F) Removal
5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for U250E) Removal
6. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
7. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH





(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut LH.
SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:
- Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
- Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
- Completely unstake the staked part before removing the axle hub nut.
- Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the front axle shaft nut LH.
9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.

10. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal
11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.

12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.

14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD) Removal
15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.

16. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD) Removal
17. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.

18. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH Removal
19. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.

20. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle assembly LH.
HINT: If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and a hammer.

(b) Push the front axle assembly LH out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle assembly LH.
NOTICE:
- Do not push out the front axle further than necessary.
- Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
- Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

21. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.

22. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR (for Manual Transaxle)





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and manual transmission case protector.
23. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040

NOTICE:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
- Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
- Do not drop the drive shaft.

24. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTE: Do not damage the boot or oil seal.

25. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer.
NOTE: Do not damage the boot or oil seal.

26. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the front drive inboard joint assembly.





27. SECURE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
SST: 09608-16042
09608-02021
09608-02041
NOTE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, make sure to support the hub bearing with SST when the vehicle weight is applied.
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