Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
Special tool
 | Puller for axle shaft of drive axle 204-226 (16-092) |
 | Adapter for 204-226 204-226-01 (16-092-01) |
 | Hammer with movable striker 205-047 (15-011) |
 | Adapter for 205-342 205-342-02 (15-110-02) |
 | Ball joint puller 211-020 (13-006) |
 | Axle shaft oil seal remover 308-208 (16-074) |
Removal
1. Loosen the nuts securing the upper strut support assembly with the spring by four turns.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.
3.
CAUTION: Leave the tie rod end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud from damage.
Loosen the tie rod end mounting nut.
4.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ball joint seal, cover it with a soft cloth.
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle (brake disc shown removed for clarity).
- 1. Release the tie rod end.
- 2. Unscrew the tie rod end mounting nut and discard it.
5.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ball joint seal, cover it with a soft cloth.
Disconnect the lower control arm ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- 1. Unscrew the nut and bolt.
- 2. Disconnect the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove the heat shield.
6.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. Oil leak. Outer joint - at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
Using special tools, disconnect the axle shaft from the transaxle and secure it to the side.
- Discard the snap ring.
- Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
7. Using special tools, remove the axle shaft oil seal.
Installation
1. Using special tools, install the axle shaft oil seal.
2.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. Oil leak. Outer joint - at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.
CAUTION: Make sure the snap ring is installed correctly.
NOTE: Install a new snap ring.
Connect the axle shaft to the transaxle.
3.
CAUTION: The lower control arm pinch bolt must be installed from the rear of the steering knuckle.
CAUTION: Make sure the heat shield is installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
Connect the lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- 1. Secure the ball joint to the wheel knuckle.
- 2. Install the nut and bolt.
4.
WARNING: Install a new tie rod end nut. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
Connect the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle.
5. Check the transmission fluid level in the drive axle unit and, if necessary, top up the manual transmission fluid. For more information, see the chapter Draining transmission fluid from the transmission in the drive axle unit and pouring transmission fluid into the transmission in the drive axle unit available in this section.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Section 204-04 for additional information.
7. Tighten the nuts securing the upper strut support assembly with the spring.
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