Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
Special Tools
* CH-313 - Slide Hammer
* EN-956-1 - Extension
* CH-6003 - Axle Shaft Remover
* DT-6332 - Seal Protector
* CH-49376 - Holding Wrench
* CH-49400 - Hub Spindle Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).
Removal Procedure
Warning
To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
Caution: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Using the CH-49376 - holding wrench (1) with EN-956-1 - extension (2).
4.
Note: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut. DISCARD the nut and replace with NEW.
Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
5. Using the CH-49400 - remover (2), separate the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).
6. Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
7. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Using the CH-313 - hammer (2) with CH-6003 - remover (1) remove the wheel drive shaft (3) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Note: DT-6332 - protector not needed for vehicles with intermediate shaft.
1. Install the DT-6332 - protector into the differential output shaft seal.
Note: In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted, or otherwise damaged.
Note: DT-6332 - protector not needed for vehicles with intermediate shaft.
2. Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the splines are past the DT-6332 - protector.
Note: DT-6332 - protector not needed for vehicles with intermediate shaft.
3. Remove the DT-6332 - protector from the differential output shaft seal.
4. Install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
5. Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by holding the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward.
6. Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.
7. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the outer tie rod assembly at the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
9. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) to the wheel drive shaft (1) tighten in 3 passes.
10. Using the CH-49376 - holding wrench (1) with EN-956-1 - extension (2).
11. Using a torque wrench and the appropriate size socket, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 150 Nm 111 (lb ft).
12. Release the wheel drive shaft nut (2) trough 45°.
13. Retighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to 250 Nm (185 lb ft).
14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. For vehicles without intermediate shaft, inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to:
* Automatic transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check (Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check).
* Manual transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection (Overhaul).