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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub (B).
caution
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub (B).
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
Remove the split pin (A).
Remove the castle nut (B).
Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle (D) using the special tool (09568-4A000).
Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
Remove the split pin and the lower arm mounting bolt (B) from the knuckle (A).
Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect driveshaft (C) from the axle hub (B).
Push the axle hub (A) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (A).
Remove the dust cover (A). (RH side)
Remove the mounting bolts of inner shaft bearing bracket assembly (A).
Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case (B) and joint case (C), and separate the driveshaft (D) from the transaxle case.
Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
