FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Drain the transaxle oil or ATF. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [C66M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [D66M-R, D66MX-R].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FW6A-EL].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL].)

5.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.  After installation, add the specified transaxle oil or ATF. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [C66M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [D66M-R, D66MX-R].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FW6A-EL].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL].)

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1	Front ABS wheel-speed sensor
2	Locknut (See Locknut Removal Note.) (See Locknut Installation Note.)
3	Tie-rod end (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Stabilizer control link upper nut
5	Dynamic damper
6	Brake hose clip
7	Front lower arm ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8	Front drive shaft (LH) (See Front Drive Shaft Removal Note.) (See Front Drive Shaft (LH) Installation Note.)
9	Front drive shaft clip (See Front Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note.)
10	Bracket No.2 (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note.)
11	Front drive shaft (RH) (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note.)
12	Bracket No.1 (See Bracket No.1 Removal Note.) (See Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note.)
13	Transfer oil seal (RH) No.1 (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [D66MX-R].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [GW6AX-EL].)
14	Transfer oil seal (RH) No.3 (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [D66MX-R].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [GW6AX-EL].)

Locknut Removal Note

Caution

•  When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.

•  When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.

Front Drive Shaft Removal Note

Caution

•  The oil seal at the front end of the drive shaft could be damaged. When removing the drive shaft, be careful not to damage the oil seal.

1.  Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft.

2.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the drive shaft from the axle.

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3.  Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

4.  Separate the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle using the SSTs.

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5.  Remove the drive shaft.

6.  If the right side drive shaft is removed for 4WD vehicle, replace transfer oil seals (RH) No.1 and No.3. (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [D66MX-R].) (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [GW6AX-EL].)

Bracket No.1 Removal Note

1.  Remove the catalytic converter lower bracket. (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

2.  Remove the bracket No.1

Bracket, Front Drive Shaft (RH) Installation Note

Caution

•  Retighten the bracket No.1 stud bolts when the bracket No.2 nuts are loosened

1.  Tighten the bracket No.1 stud bolts.

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2.  Temporarily tighten the bolts A and B.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5

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SKYACTIV-D 2.2

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3.  Tighten the bolts A, then tighten the bolt B to the specified torque.

4.  Insert the drive shaft into the transaxle until the drive shaft bearing contacts the bracket stopper.

5.  Temporarily tighten the nuts C, then tighten the nuts C to the specified torque.

6.  Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.

7.  Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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Front Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note

1.  Install a new clip to the clip groove at the end of the front drive shaft with the clip opening facing upward.

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2.  Verify that the outer diameter of the clip is within the specification.

•  If it exceeds the specification, repeat installation using a new clip.

Front Drive Shaft (LH) Installation Note

Caution

•  The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.

1.  Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.

2.  Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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3.  Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

4.  Install the drive shaft to the transaxle.

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5.  After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.

Locknut Installation Note

Caution

•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.

•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Tighten the locknut using the following procedure and with the brake pedal depressed.

(1)  Tighten locknut to 100—150 N·m {11—15 kgf·m, 74—110 ft·lbf} torque.

(2)  Loosen locknut to 180 degrees.

(3)  Tighten locknut to 236—274 N·m {25—27 kgf·m, 175—202 ft·lbf} torque.