FRONT AXLE ± Drive Shaft
26-20
AB" TIE ROD END AND HUB/KNUCKLE
ASSEMBLY/LOWER ARM AND HUB/KNUCKLE
ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. Only loosen the ball joint nut, but do not remove it.
Use the special tool.
2. Tie the special tool with a cord not to let it fall off.
AC" DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
1. For the left side drive shaft, pry the D.O.J. stepped part
with a tyre lever, and then withdraw the drive shaft from
the free-wheeling hub assembly.
Caution
Always use a tyre lever. When the drive shaft is
withdrawn from the B.J. assembly, the D.O.J. may
be damaged.
2. For the right side drive shaft, install the drive shaft with
the castle nut loosely. Then pull the strut, the hub/knuckle
assembly and the lower arm towards you, and then
withdraw the drive shaft from the front differential.
Caution
Be sure to maintain the drive shaft horizontally not
to bend the D.O.J. at extreme angle when the drive
shaft is withdrawn.
3. If it is difficult to withdraw the drive shaft from the
hub/knuckle assembly, use the special tools.
Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing
as possible while the drive shaft is removed. If it is
impossible, use the special tool to hold the the wheel
bearing as shown in the illustration.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
" AA WASHER/CASTLE NUT INSTALLATION
Refer to P. 26-15.
Nut
Ball joint
Cord
MB991113 or
MB991406
Tyre lever
D.O.J.
Stepped part
MB990244
(Three)
MB991354
MB990242
MB990767
MB991017
MB991000
(MB990998)
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