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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side




Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

* CH-313 - Slide Hammer

* CH-6003 - Axle Shaft Remover

* DT-6332 - Seal Protector

* DT-29794 - Axle Shaft Remover Extension

* 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 Removal and Replacement.




3. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.

4. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.

5. Using a breaker bar (1), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.




6. Remove and DISCARD the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).





Note: Do not hit the end of the wheel drive shaft with a hammer to separate it from the wheel bearing/hub. Damage to the wheel bearing hub and/or wheel drive shaft may result.

7. Using the CH-49400 - remover (2) or equivalent, separate the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).

8. Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

9. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Service and Repair.





Caution:
Wheel drive shaft seal protector must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the wheel drive shaft seal protector as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to cut the differential output seal.

10. Install the DT-6332 - protector into the differential output shaft seal.




11. Using the CH-313 - hammer (2) with CH-6003 - remover (1) along with DT-29794 - extension and remove the wheel drive shaft (3) from the vehicle.





Note: If there is no washer on the wheel drive shaft, install a NEW washer.

12. Remove and discard the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2). DO NOT re-use the washer, replace with NEW only.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW washer (1) to the wheel drive shaft (2).





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.

2. Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the splines are past the DT-6332 - protector.




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.





Warning: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning.


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. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.

11. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.

12. Using a torque wrench (1) and the appropriate size socket, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).

13. Release the wheel drive shaft nut (2) trough 45 degrees.

14. Retighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to 250 Nm (185 lb ft).

15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

16. Lower the vehicle.

17. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to:

* Automatic transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill Service and Repair.

* Manual transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill Service and Repair.

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