DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

Caution

• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Drain the transaxle oil.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Drive Shaft Removal Note

1. Install a spare nut on the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.

2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.

3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Caution

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

4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the figure.

5. Disengage the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by tapping on the differential side outer ring using a bar.

6. Remove the drive shaft being careful not to damage the oil seal by shaft spline.

7. Install the SST on the transaxle to hold the side gears after the drive shaft is removed.

Clip (Drive Shaft (Left Side)) Installation Note

1. Install a new clip on the drive shaft (left side) with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.

2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Steps 1-2 using a new clip.

30.5-31.2 mm {1.21-1.22 in}

Drive Shaft Installation Note

Left Side

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. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.

3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.

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

Right Side

1. Insert the drive shaft in the wheel hub.

2. Insert the drive shaft into the joint shaft.

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