REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
  • When removing and installing the driveshaft assembly, make sure that the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.
  • When removing and installing the front wheel speed sensor, make sure that the pole piece at the end does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.
  • The parts indicated by * are the nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Pre-removal operation
  • Transmission fluid draining (Refer to GROUP 22A, On-vehicle Service, Transmission Oil Change .)<M/T>
  • CVT fluid draining (Refer to GROUP 23A, On-vehicle Service, CVT Fluid Change .)<CVT>
  • A/T fluid draining (Refer to GROUP 23C, On-vehicle Service, A/T Fluid Change .)<A/T>

 Post-installation operation
  • Using your fingers, press the Ball Joint Dust Cover to check for a crack or damage.
  • Transmission fluid refilling (Refer to GROUP 22A, On-vehicle Service, Transmission Oil Change .)<M/T>
  • CVT fluid refilling (Refer to GROUP 23A, On-vehicle Service, CVT Fluid Change .) <CVT>
  • A/T fluid refilling (Refer to GROUP 23C, On-vehicle Service, A/T Fluid Change .) <A/T>
  • Check the beam direction of the headlamp (Low beam) (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlamp Aiming ).

<2WD>

Removal steps


1.
 Split pin
<<A>>
 >>D<<
 2.
 Driveshaft nut

>>D<<
 3.
 Washer


4.
 Front wheel speed sensor


5.
 Front wheel speed sensor harness bracket


6.
 Brake hose bracket


7.
 Front height sensor to lower arm connection <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>
<<B>>
 >>C<<
 8.
 Stabilizer link connection
<<C>>
9.
 Self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection)


10.
 Flange nut (lower arm ball joint connection)
<<D>>
 >>A<<
 11.
 Driveshaft assembly <LH, 1500-RH, 1800-RH>


12.
 Driveshaft


13.
 Circlip

>>B<<
 14.
 Adapter bracket assembly

>>A<<
 15.
 Driveshaft assembly <2000-RH>

<4WD>

Removal steps


1.
 Split pin
<<A>>
 >>D<<
 2.
 Driveshaft nut

>>D<<
 3.
 Washer


4.
 Front wheel speed sensor


5.
 Front wheel speed sensor harness bracket


6.
 Brake hose bracket


7.
 Front height sensor to lower arm connection <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>
<<B>>
 >>C<<
 8.
 Stabilizer link connection
<<C>>
9.
 Self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection)


10.
 Flange nut (lower arm ball joint connection)
<<D>>
 >>A<<
 11.
 Driveshaft assembly
<<E>>
 >>A<<
 12.
 Output shaft assembly (RH)


13.
 Output shaft (RH)


14.
 Circlip

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL
caution Do not apply the vehicle weight on the wheel bearing with the driveshaft nut loosened. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.

Use special tool front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767) to counter the hub as shown in the figure to remove the driveshaft nut.

<<B>> STABILIZER LINK DISCONNECTION

Use a hexagon wrench to remove the stabilizer link and strut connection nut as shown in the figure.

<<C>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE-ROD END CONNECTION) REMOVAL

1.
caution
  • Loosen the self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection) from the ball joint, but do not remove here. Use the special tool.
  • To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord.
Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

2.Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel.
note To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the orientation of the knob as shown in the figure.
3.Unscrew the bolt to disconnect the ball joint.

<<D>> DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


1.
caution
  • The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder does not collect metallic particles.
  • When removing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
If the driveshaft is seized with the hub, use the following special tools to push the driveshaft assembly out from the hub:

  • Puller shaft (MB990242)
  • Puller bar (MB990244)
  • Front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767)
  • Puller body (MB991354)

2.While pulling the lower side of the brake disc toward you, remove the driveshaft assembly from the hub.
caution
  • Never pull out the driveshaft assembly from the EBJ assembly side. Otherwise, the TJ or ETJ assembly, EDJ or PTJ assembly may be damaged. Always pull out from the TJ or ETJ side, EDJ or PTJ side with a lever.
  • Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transmission is not damaged by the spline part of the driveshaft assembly.

3.Insert a lever between the transmission case and driveshaft assembly, and then pull the driveshaft assembly out from the transmission.

caution Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the driveshaft assembly removed. If, however, the vehicle weight shall be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), tighten the following special tools to the specified torque (144 - 176 N·m):

  • Spacer (MB991000)
  • Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)

<<E>>OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY (RH) REMOVAL
caution When pulling the output shaft out from the transmission, be careful that the spline part of the output shaft does not damage the oil seal.

Use special tool slide hammer (MB991721) to remove the output shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY (RH)/DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

caution
  • The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
  • When installing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
  • Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transmission is not damaged by the spline part of the output shaft assembly or driveshaft assembly.

>>B<< ADAPTER BRACKET ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tighten the mounting bolts in a sequence order as shown in the figure.

>>C<< STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION

Use a hexagon wrench to install the stabilizer link and strut connection nut as shown in the figure.

>>D<< WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
caution Do not apply the vehicle weight on the front wheel hub assembly before fully tightening the driveshaft nut. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.

1.Incorporate the driveshaft assembly washer as shown in the illustration.
2.Using special tool front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767), tighten the driveshaft nut. At this time, tighten the nut to the specified lower limit torque so that the pin hole may align with split pin.
Tightening torque: 144 - 176 N·m
3.If the pin hole does not align with the pin, tighten the driveshaft nut (less than 176 N·m) and find the nearest hole, then fit the split pin.