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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA)

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA)



Special Tools

• CH-313 Slide Hammer

• CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover

• CH-49376 Holding Wrench

• CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover

• DT-6332 Seal Protector

• EN-956-1 Extension


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1.
Warning

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.


Warning

Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.


Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Using the CH-49376 wrench (1) with EN-956-1 extension (2), loosen the wheel drive shaft.


4. Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1). Replace with NEW only.


5.
Warning

Suspend the brake caliper with a strong steel wire or similar. This applies every time the caliper is removed from its mounting with the brake hose is still attached. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.


Using the CH-49400 remover (2), separate the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).


6. Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

7. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .

8. Using the CH-313 hammer (2) and the CH-6003 remover (1), remove the wheel drive shaft (3) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure


1. Install the DT-6332 protector into the differential output shaft seal.


2.
Note

In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted, or otherwise damaged.


Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the splines are past the DT-6332 protector.


3. Remove the DT-6332 protector from the differential output shaft seal.


4. Installing the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.

5. Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by holding the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward.

6. Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.

7. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .

8. Install the outer tie rod assembly at the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

9. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) to the wheel drive shaft (1).


10.
Note

Tighten the wheel drive shaft in three steps.


Using a torque wrench, CH-49376 wrench (1) and the EN-956-1 extension (2), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) .


11. Loosen the wheel drive shaft nut 45 degrees .

12. Tighten the drive shaft nut (2) to 250 Nm (185 lb ft) .

13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

14. Lower the vehicle.

15. Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .