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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-13 < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > C E F G H I J K L M A B FAX N O P REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to . 2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-63, "Removal and Installation" 134, "Removal and Installation" BRC-236, "Removal and Installation" (VDC/TCS/ABS). 3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool. wire. Refer to BR-30, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" . 6. Remove front strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts, then separate steering knuckle front strut. Refer to . 7. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly, using a puller or suitable tool. CAUTION: • When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to exces- sively extend slide joint. 8. Remove the retaining bracket bolts using power tool, and pry drive shaft from transaxle. • Pry off drive shaft from transaxle. INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL • Move joint up/down, left/right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness. • Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage. • If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair or replace as necessary. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following: CAUTION: Do not reuse non-reusable parts. 1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft 3. Retaining bracket 4. Support bearing bracket A. Front RH drive shaft B. QR25DE engine C. VQ35DE engine SDIA0972J SFA989 WDIA0369E |