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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
 
 
caution
  • The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
  • When removing and installing the driveshaft assembly, make sure that the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.
  • When removing and installing the front wheel speed sensor, make sure that the sensor head at the end does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.
  • The parts indicated by * are the nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. Prior to reinstallation, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Pre-removal operation
  • Engine Room Side Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover Removal and Installation )
  • CVT Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 23A - On-vehicle Service, CVT Fluid Change )
Post-installation operation
  • Using Your Fingers, Press The Ball Joint Dust Cover to Check for A Crack or Damage.
  • CVT Fluid Refilling (Refer to GROUP 23A - On-vehicle Service, CVT Fluid Change )
  • Engine Room Side Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover Removal and Installation )
Driveshaft removal steps
<<A>>>>C<<1.Driveshaft nut
2.Front wheel speed sensor (Refer to GROUP 35C - Wheel speed sensor )
3.Front wheel speed sensor harness bracket
4.Brake hose bracket
<<B>>>>B<<5.Stabilizer link connection
<<C>>6.Self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection)
7.Lower arm ball joint connection
<<D>>>>A<<8.Driveshaft assembly
9.Circlip

Required Special Tools:
  • MB990242: Puller Shaft
  • MB990244: Puller Bar
  • MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder
  • MB991000: Spacer
  • MB991017: Front Hub Remover and Installer
  • MB991354: Puller Body
  • MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover
  • MB992700: Lock Nut Chisel
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
 
 
<<A>> DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL
1. The staked portion of the driveshaft nut must face upwards.
2.
caution
  • Make sure that the lock nut chisel is set in the correct direction. Otherwise, the groove or thread in the driveshaft may be broken, or the tip of the chisel may be chipped.
  • Never use a chisel which tip is damaged.
  • For how to use the lock nut chisel, refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions.
Set the special tool MB992700 in the groove of the driveshaft with its "UPPER" mark facing upwards. Then strike the staked portion of the driveshaft nut with the chisel and a hammer to raise up.
3.
cautionBe careful not to damage the thread of the driveshaft.
Raise up the staked portion of the driveshaft nut until it does not interfere with the shaft thread.
4.
caution
  • Never use a impact wrench to loosen the driveshaft nut.
  • Do not apply the vehicle weight on the wheel bearing with the driveshaft nut loosened. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.
Use special tool MB990767 to counter the hub as shown in the figure to remove the driveshaft nut.
 

 
 
<<B>> STABILIZER LINK DISCONNECTION
Use a hexagon wrench to counterhold the stabilizer link as shown. Then use a wrench to remove the nut securing the stabilizer link to the strut.
 

 
 
<<C>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE-ROD END CONNECTION) REMOVAL
1.
caution
  • Loosen the self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection) from the ball joint, but do not remove here. Use the special tool.
  • To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord.
Install special tool MB991897 or MB992011, as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel.
noteTo adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the orientation of the knob as shown in the figure.
3. Unscrew the bolt to disconnect the ball joint.
 

 
 
<<D>> DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1.
caution
  • The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder does not collect metallic particles.
  • When removing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
If the driveshaft is seized with the hub, use special tools MB990242 and MB990244, MB990767 and MB991354 to push the driveshaft assembly out from the hub.
2. While pulling the lower side of the brake disk toward you, remove the driveshaft assembly from the hub.
caution
  • Never pull out the driveshaft assembly from the outboard joint assembly side. Otherwise, the inboard joint assembly may be damaged. Always pull out from the inboard joint side with a lever.
  • Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transaxle is not damaged by the spline part of the driveshaft assembly.
3. Insert a lever between the transaxle case or transfer and driveshaft assembly, and then pull the driveshaft assembly out from the transaxle.
cautionDo not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the driveshaft assembly removed. If, however, the vehicle weight shall be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), tighten the special tools MB991000 and MB991017 to the specified torque 250 ± 25 N·m (184 ± 18 ft-lb).
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
caution
  • The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
  • When installing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
  • Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transaxle is not damaged by the spline part of the driveshaft assembly.
 

 
 
>>B<< STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION
Use a hexagon wrench to counterhold the stabilizer link as shown. Then use a wrench to install the nut securing the stabilizer link to the strut.
 

 
 
>>C<< DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
caution
  • Do not apply the vehicle weight on the front wheel hub assembly before fully tightening the driveshaft nut. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.
  • Insert the driveshaft so that no hub bolt is vertically above the groove of the driveshaft assembly.
1. Check the hub seated surface for damage or corrosion.Whenever solvent is used for removing the corrosion, the surface should be degreased.
2. Apply the grease as shown and then insert the drive shaft assembly into the front hub.
Specified grease: Shell Alvania Grease HDX or Dowcorning/Molykote BR2 Plus
Amount to use: As required [About 1.0 - 1.5 g (0.04 - 0.05 oz)]
3. Check that the new driveshaft nut can be turned smoothly by hand. Then tighten it until it is seated.
4. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the driveshaft nut.
Tightening torque: 250 ± 25 N·m (184 ± 18 ft-lb)
5. After tightening to the specified torque, check that the nut is seated securely.
6. Use the chisel and a hammer to stake the nut until the center in the staked portion reaches the shown dimension.
7. Finally, check that the nut is not cracked at its staked portion.