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Remove the front wheel and tire(A) from front hub(B).
caution
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then remove the front wheel and tire(A).
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire(A) from front hub(B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then remove 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 break.
Remove the wheel speed sensor(B) from the knuckle(A).
Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint(C) from the knuckle(D) using the special tool(09568-34000).
Remove the split pin(A).
Remove the castle nut(B).
Disconnect the ball joint(C) from knuckle(D) using the special tool(09568-34000).
Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool.(Boot contact part)
Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts(A).
Using a plastic hammer(A), disconnect the driveshaft(C) from the axle hub(C).
Push the axle hub(B) outward and separate the driveshaft(C) from the axle hub(B).
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.(max. depth : 7mm(0.28in.)
Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the BJ or TJ(or DOJ) 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.
