Note: (models with ABS) after separating the drive shaft and hub, be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor teeth on the drive shaft.
1. Jack up the car, remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the lower engine guard.
3. (Manual transmission)
Drain the transmission oil.
(Automatic transmission)
Drain the working fluid.
4. Loosen the lock nut.
a) Remove the cotter pin and lock nut cap.
b) Loosen the lock nut while pressing the brake pedal.
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 steering rod end from the steering knuckle.
7. Disconnect the steering knuckle.
a) Unscrew the bolt and two nuts.
b) Disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
8. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the hub.
Note: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and oil seal.
9. Remove the left drive shaft.
a) Disconnect the left drive shaft as shown in the figure.
Note: Be careful not to damage the dust boot and gearbox housing.
b) Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining ring.
10. Remove the right drive shaft.
(4S-FE)
a) Unscrew the two bearing mounting bolts.
b) Remove the center drive shaft with the right drive shaft through the bearing holder.
(4A-FE, 5A-FE, 2C (2WD))
a) Disconnect the drive shaft as shown in the figure.
b) Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining ring.
(4WD)
a) Using a hammer and punch, remove the drive shaft.
Note: Do not damage the oil seal.
b) Remove the O-ring.
11. The hub bearing may be damaged if the weight of the vehicle is applied to it, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if there is a need to move the vehicle with the drive shaft removed, first secure the hub bearing as shown in the figure.
