1. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH CLAMP
(a) Using pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp, as shown in the illustration.

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH CLAMP
(a) Remove the front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp using the same procedures as for the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp.
3. SEPARATE FR AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the grease from the inboard joint.

(b) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint shaft assembly and outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch for the marks.
(c) Remove the inboard joint shaft assembly from the outboard joint shaft.

(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(e) Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch for the marks.

(f) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod from the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tap the roller.
5. REMOVE FR AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the inboard joint boot and inboard joint boot clamp.
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP

(a) Using pliers, remove the front drive shaft damper clamp, as shown in the illustration.
7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER
(a) Remove the drive shaft damper.
8. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2 CLAMP

(a) Using pliers, remove the outboard joint boot No. 2 clamp, as shown in the illustration.
9. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot clamp perform the same procedures as for the outboard joint boot No.
2 clamp.
10. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.
(b) Remove the grease from the outboard joint.
11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft LH hole snap ring.
12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH

(a) Using SST and a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover LH.
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NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.
13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH (for 2WD)

(a) Using a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover RH.
14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH (for 4WD)

(a) Using SST and a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover RH.
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NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.
15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover.
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NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RH HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the drive shaft RH hole snap ring.
17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING

(a) Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft bearing.
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Removal
InspectionPrecaution
NOTICE:
When the ignition switch is turned off and the engine
temperature is high, the cooling fans may operate for
approximately 3 minutes.
After turning the ignition switch off, keep hands and
objects away from the fans when they are operating.
HINT:
If al ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle
hub assembly.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measuremen ...
A/F sensor and ho2s monitors
(a) Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
2 minutes or more have elapsed since the engine
was started.
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is 75°C
(167°F) or more.
Cumulative driving time at a vehicle speed of 30
mph (48 km/h) or more exceeds 6 minutes.
Air-fuel ratio fe ...