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Drive Shaft and Axle

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
21steps
~136min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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DEPOSIT

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  2. Loosen the guide pin bolt (B) and rotate the caliper bracket (A) upward.

    Tightening torque: 21.6 ~ 31 N·m

  3. Remove the pad return spring (A) and separate the brake pad.

    Tightening torque: 274.6 ~ 294 N·m N·m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf·m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 ft-lbf)

  4. Remove the caliper mounting bolts, then hang the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 78.5 - 98 N·m

  5. Loosen the staked hub nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 294.2 ~ 314 N·m N·m (30.0 ~ 32.0 kgf·m, 217.0 ~ 231.5 ft-lbf)

  6. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle arm.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Loosen the nut and disconnect the ball joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 34.3 to 44 N·m

  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor (B) from the front axle (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

  8. Loosen the bolt and nut after removing the pin (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  9. Disconnect the lower arm from the joint using SST (09568-4R100).
    1. Insert the bracket bolt (A) into the bolt hole.
    2. Install the support housing (B) on the front axle.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C).
  10. Disconnect the drive shaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
  11. Loosen the front brake disc mounting bolt, then remove the front brake disc.

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.8 N·m

  12. After loosening the strut mounting bolts, remove the strut assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 196.1 ~ 216 N·m N·m (20.0 ~ 22.0 kgf·m, 144.7 ~ 159.1 ft-lbf)

  13. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  14. Check the front wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - Alignment)

DISASSEMBLY

  1. Loosen the hub mounting bolt and remove the hub from the axle.

    Tightening torque: 78.5 - 98 N·m

  2. Loosen the dust cover mounting bolts, then remove the axle boots.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m

  3. For reassembly, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

Inspection

  1. Check that the hub is not cracked and that the splines are not worn.
  2. Check that the brake disc is not scratched or damaged.
  3. Check that the spindle is not cracked.
  4. Check that the bearing is not cracked or damaged.

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