Note: Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. After installation, check the operation of the speed sensors (ABS) and the front wheel alignment angles.
Caution: The hub bearing may be damaged if the weight of the vehicle acts on it, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it is necessary to move the vehicle with the drive shaft removed, first secure the hub bearing as shown in the figure.

1. Jack up the car, remove the front wheel and protective apron.
- Tightening torque - 105 Nm
2. Loosen the lock nut.
a) Remove the cotter pin and lock nut cap.
b) Loosen the lock nut while pressing the brake pedal.
- Tightening torque - 220 Nm

3. Unscrew the bolt and remove the speed sensor (ABS).
- Tightening torque - 8 Nm

4. (Manual transmission)
Drain the transmission oil. (Automatic transmission)
Drain the working fluid.
Removing the front drive shaft.
1, 4- protective apron,
2 - bracket stand,
3 - bracket stand,
5 - steering rod end,
6, 8 - cotter pin,
7, 21 - speed sensor (ABS),
9 - lock nut cap,
10 - drive shaft (left),
11 - engine protection cover (with manual transmission),
12 - O-ring seal,
13, 15, 18 - drive shaft (right),
14, 19 - retaining ring,
16 - retaining ring,
17, 20 - bearing bracket.
5. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
- Tightening torque - 50 Nm

6. Remove the two bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
- Tightening torque - 115 Nm

7. Unscrew the three nuts from the top of the rack.
- Tightening torque - 82 Nm

8. Disconnect the drive shaft.
a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the hub.

Note: Be careful not to damage the hinge boot.
b) Pull the hub towards you, pressing the lower arm as shown in the figure and remove the drive shaft.

9. Disconnect the left drive shaft as shown in the figure.
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Installation note:
- apply transmission oil to the intermediate shaft splines.
- turn the snap ring on the drive shaft with the cut facing down.
- after installing the drive shaft, make sure that there is an axial clearance of 2-3 mm.
- after installation, make sure that the drive shaft cannot be removed manually.
Drive shaft (4S-FE, 3S-FE (2WD)).
1 - clamp,
2 - case,
3 - triple hinge,
4 - intermediate shaft with inner joint cage (right shaft),
5 - retaining ring,
6 - bearing,
7 - retaining ring,
8 - bearing holder,
9 - anther,
10 - pin,
11 - inner joint cage (left shaft),
12 - anther,
13 - retaining ring,
14 - boot No.2,
15 - shaft with outer joint assembly.
Drive shaft (ZS-T).
1 - clamp,
2 - case,
3 - triple hinge,
4 - inner hinge cage (right shaft),
5 - retaining ring,
6 - bearing,
7 - retaining ring,
8 - anther,
9 - inner joint cage (left shaft),
10 - anther,
11 - retaining ring,
12 - shaft with outer joint assembly,
13 - boot No.2,
14 - retaining ring.
Drive shaft (3S-FE (4WD)).
1 - clamp,
2 - case,
3 - triple hinge,
4 - retaining ring,
5 - inner hinge cage,
6 - anther,
7 - shaft with outer joint assembly,
8 - boot No.2,
9 - damper.
10. Remove the right drive shaft.
a) (4S-FE, 3S-FE (2WD))
Remove the two bolts securing the bearing holder to the bracket.
- Tightening torque - 65 Nm

(ZS-T)
Loosen the lock bolt and remove the lock ring and drive shaft.
- Tightening torque - 33 Nm
Installation Note: Apply transmission oil to the intermediate shaft splines.

b) (4WD)
Disconnect the drive shaft as shown in the figure.

c) Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the bearing bracket.
4S-FE, 3S-FE
Tightening torque (4S-FE, 3S-FE):
- bracket bolt - 65 Nm
- bracket stand bolt - 77 Nm
ZS-T
- Tightening torque (ZS-T) - 65 Nm
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