Removal
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
HINT:
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2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
HINT:
- for U660E: See page
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- for U660F: See page
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- for U760E: See page
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- for U760F: See page
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3. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
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4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut. SST: 09930-00010 NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged. |
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(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle. |
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(b) Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose. |
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8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
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10. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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11. 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:
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12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
(a) Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket. |
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(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
(a) Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket. |
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(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
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