Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the wheel and tire.




2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor(A) from the knuckle.




3. Disconnect the brake hose(A) from the knuckle.




4. Remove the caliper assembly(A) and suspend it with wire.








5. Using the special tool (09568-4A000), disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.




6. Remove the spilt pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from the front hub.




7. Remove the 2 bolts(A) and disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle.




8. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.




9. Removing the driveshaft from the transaxle by using a pry bar as shown below.





CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar so you do not damage the joint.
- If you pull the driveshaft by excessive force, components inside the joint can be displaced causing the boot to be torn and the bearing to be damaged.
- Plug the transaxle case opening with an oil seal cap in order to avoid contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring each time the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
- While loosening the driveshaft nut, do not allow vehicle weight to be concentrated on the wheel bearing. If the vehicle moves, hold the wheel bearing using the special tool.





[RH3.3]
A. Remove the stabilzer link(A) from the fork(B).




B. Remove the fork(A) from the front lower arm(B).




C. Remove the fork(A) from the front strut assembly(B).




D. Remove the inner shaft cover(A) from the inner shaft bracket(B).




E. Remove the inner shaft bracket mounting bolt(A).




F. Remove the front driveshaft assembly(A) with the inner shaft from the transaxle.

CAUTION:
Do not try to disconnect the inner shaft from the driveshaft. Because they can not be disconnected once assembled.
Do not reuse the driveshaft which is disassembled from the inner shaft.




10. Using the special tool (09432-11000), remove the tone wheel.






Installation

CAUTION:
Replace the circlip with new ones after removal.

1. Apply gear oil on the drive shaft splines(A) and the contacting surface of differential case oil seal(B).
2. Before installing the drive shaft(C), set the opening side of the clip(D) facing downward.




3. After installation, check if the drive shaft cannot be removed.
4. Install the drive shaft into the knuckle.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot.

5. Install the knuckle in the lower arm assembly.

Tightening torque :
100 - 120N.m (10 - 12kgf.m, 74 - 88lb-ft)


6. Install the tie rod end in the knuckle.

Tightening torque :
24 - 34N.m (2.4 - 3.4kgf.m, 18 - 25lb-ft)


7. Install the wheel speed sensor in the knuckle.

Tightening torque :
8 - 10N.m (0.8 - 1kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2lb-ft)


8. After installing the washer(B) with convex surface outward, install the lock nut(A) and the spilt pin(C)

Tightening torque :
200 - 280N.m (20 - 28kgf.m, 148 - 207lb-ft)





9. Install the wheel and tire.

Front Driveshaft (SFJ-BJ Type)

1. Tighten the components with the tightening torque.









2. Replace the retainer ring every time the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
3. Install the washer on driveshaft and tighten the nut as illustrated.
4. Install the split pin.