M18
DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Shaft Removal Note
1. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.
2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the
drive shaft from the front wheel hub.
3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
Caution
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• The sharp edges of the drive shaft can
slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful
when removing the drive shaft from the
transaxle.
4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the
transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between
the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the
figure.
5. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side
gears after the drive shaft is removed.
Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does
not exceed the specification on installation.
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it
exceeds the specification, repeat Steps 12
using a new clip.
Outer diameter specification
31.2 mm {1.23 in} max.
A6E6316W001
A6E6316W002
A6E0313W038
A6E0313W021
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