Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub .Caution)
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire .
Remove castle nut(A) from the front hub under applying the break.
Tightening torque :
204.2~269.6N.m(24.5~27.5Kgf.m, 177.2~198.9lb.ft)
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque :
83.3~98.0N.m(8.5~10.0Kgf.m, 61.4~72.3lb.ft)
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4A000).
Remove the split pin (A).
Remove the castle nut (B).
Use the SST (09568-4A000).
Tightening torque :
58.8~78.4N.m (6.0~8.0Kgf.m, 43.3~57.8lb.ft)
When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
Remove the wheel speed sensor(A), the strut lower mounting bolt(B) and the lower arm mounting bolt(C) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque :
6.8~10.8N.m( 0.7~1.1Kgf.m,5.1~7.9lb.ft)
Tightening torque :
137.2~156.9N.m(14~16Kgf.m, 101.2~115.7lb.ft)
Disconnect the drive shaft end(A) from knuckle.
Inner shaft(A) mounting bolts and then disconnect the inner shaft(B).
Disconnect the left driveshaft(A) from differential carrier.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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.
Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
Check the splines for wear and damage.
Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.
Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.
Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.
Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
The boot band should be replaced with a new one.
Remove the TSJ. boot bands and pull the TSJ. Doot from the TSJ. outer race.
Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the LH boot band and LH TSJ. boot band from the driveshaft
Remove RH boot band and RH TSJ. boot band in the same way of LH removal procedure.
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Remove the circlip(B) with a flat-tipped (-)screwdriver(A).
Pull out the driveshaft from the TSJ. outer race.
Remove the snap ring(A) and take out the inner race(B), cage(C) and balls(D) as an assembly.
Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
Remove the BJ. boot bands and pull out the TSJ. boot and BJ. boot.
If the boot(A) is to be reused, wrap tape(B) around the driveshaft splines(C) to protect the boot(A).
Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (TSJ. side ) to prevent damage to the boots.
Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
Apply the specified grease to the inner race(A) and cage(B). Install the cage(B) so that it is offset on the race as shown.
Use the grease included in the repair kit.
Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.
Position the chamfered side(A) as shown in the illustration. Install the inner race on the driveshaft(B), and then the snap ring.
Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ. outer race onto the driveshaft.
Apply the specified grease into the TSJ. boot and install the boot with a clip.
Tighten the TSJ. boot bands.
Add the specified grease to the BJ. as much as wiped away at inspection.
Install the boots.
Tighten the BJ. boot bands.
To control the air in the TSJ. boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
Distance (mm) :
LH : 499.2 +21.64
-12.55
RH : 508.1 +21.64
-12.55