Note: (models with ABS) After disengaging the drive shaft and hub, be careful not to damage the teeth of the speed sensor rotor on the drive shaft.
1. Jack up the car, remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the lower engine protection.
3. (Manual transmission)
Drain the gear oil.
(Automatic transmission)
Drain the working fluid.
4. Loosen the locknut.
A) Remove cotter pin and locknut cap.
b) Loosen the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.
5. (Models with ABS)
Remove the speed sensor.
6. Disconnect the tie rod end.
A) Remove the cotter pin and unscrew the nut.
b) Using a puller, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
7. Disconnect a rotary fist.
A) Loosen the bolt and two nuts.
b) Disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
8. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the hub.
Note: Be careful not to damage the driveshaft boot and oil seal.
9. Remove the left drive shaft.
A) Disconnect the left drive shaft as shown.
Note: Be careful not to damage the boot and gearbox housing.
b) Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining ring.
10. Remove the right power shaft.
(4S-FE)
A) Loosen the two bearing mounting bolts.
b) Remove the center drive shaft with the right drive shaft through the bearing retainer.
(4A-FE, 5A-FE, 2C (2WD))
A) Disconnect the drive shaft as shown.
b) Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining ring.
(4WD)
A) Using a hammer and punch, remove the drive shaft.
Note: do not damage the seal.
b) Remove the O-ring.
11. The hub bearing can be damaged if it is subjected to the weight of the vehicle, such as when the vehicle is moved with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is necessary to move the vehicle with the drive shaft removed, first fix the hub bearing as shown in the figure.