Front Drive Shaft Assembly (For Hatchback) Removal

Remove the manual transmission filler plug and the gasket.

Remove the drain plug sub-assembly and gasket, and then drain the manual transaxle oil.

Install a new gasket and the drain plug sub-assembly.

Torque:

39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.

Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

SST

09930-00010

NOTICE:

1. Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
   
2. Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
   
3. Completely unstake the staked part before removing the front axle shaft nut.
   
4. Do not damage the threads of the front drive shaft.
   

Using a deep socket wrench 30 mm, remove the front axle shaft nut.

Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.

Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

1. Keep the speed sensor tip and installation portion free of foreign matter.
   
2. Remove the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
   

Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the shock absorber.

HINT:

Using a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

Install SST to the threaded section of the tie rod end.

SST

09960-20010(09961-02060)

NOTICE:

Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front axle assembly.

Text in Illustration

*a	Place the wrench here	-	-
	Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.	-	-

SST

09960-20010(09961-02010)

NOTICE:

1. Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
   
2. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
   
3. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
   
4. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
5. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   

Remove the clip and castle nut.

Install SST to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.

SST

09960-20010(09961-02060)

NOTICE:

Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the lower ball joint and SST are aligned.

Using SST, separate the lower arm.

Text in Illustration

*a	Place the wrench here	-	-
	Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.	-	-

SST

09960-20010(09961-02010)

NOTICE:

1. Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
   
2. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
   
3. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
   
4. Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
   
5. Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.
   
6. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   

Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.

NOTICE:

1. Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
   
2. Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
   
4. Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or the equivalent.
   

Using SST, remove the drive shaft as shown in the illustration.

SST

09520-01010
09520-24010(09520-32040)

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
2. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not drop the drive shaft.
   

Using a tire lever and brass bar, remove the drive shaft.

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
2. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not drop the drive shaft.