1. Drain automatic transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. Drain transfer oil (for 4wd)
Hint: (see page tf-8)
3. Remove front wheel
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the axle hub LH nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub LH nut.
5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut, and separate the stabilizer link assembly LH.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
6. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor wire and hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt, and separate the speed sensor from LH from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST 09628-62011
8. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the No. 1 front suspension arm sub-assembly lower from the lower ball joint.
9. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing brake hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
HINT: Overhaul the side following the same procedures as for the LH side.
NOTICE:
If removal and installation is carried out without draining these oils, the transfer oil will flow into the transaxle side. Extensive cleaning will be required if the two oils mix.
13. SECURE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reattempt
to insert it.
After using t ...
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 ...
Removal
HINT:
Replace the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Removing the 2 bolts, separate the rear disc brake
caliper assembly LH for disc rear brake type.
NOTICE:
Using a string and so on, hang down the disc
brake ...