1. C/V Joint Assembly
2. C/V Joint
3. Seal Retaining Clamp
4. Drive Axle Outboard Seal
5. Seal Retaining Clamp
6. Axle Shaft (Left-hand Drive Shown, Right-hand Drive Similar)
7. Tripot Joint Assembly
8. Seal Retaining Clamp
9. Drive Axle Inboard Seal
10. Seal Retaining Clamp
11. Tripot Housing
12. Snap Ring

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels. Refer to Section 2E. Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the engine under covers. Refer to Section 9N. "Frame and Underbody".
4. Remove the axle shaft-caulking nut. Discard the nut.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque	Wheel Bolt	90N•m(66lb-ft)
Tightening Torque	Caulking nut	280N•m(207lb-ft)

• Tighten to axle shaft caulking nut to 180N•m (133lb-ft). loosen the nut and re-tighten the nut to 50N•m(37lb-ft). Then tighten the nut further by 60 degrees. The final torque has to be 220-340N•m (162-251lb-ft).
• Refill the transaxle fluid to the proper level. Refer to Section 5B. "Manual transaxle".



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5. Remove the lower ball joint nut and bolt.



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6. Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint using the ball joint separator KM-507-B.
Removal Notice:
Use only the recommended tool for separating the lower ball joint. Failure to use the recommended tool may cause damage to the ball joint and the seal.



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7. Remove the tie rod nut.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

60N•m(44lb-ft)




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8. Separate the tie rod end using the ball joint separator Km-507-B
Removal Notice
Use only the recommended tool for separating the lower ball joint. Failure to use the recommended tool may cause damage to the ball joint and the seal.



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9. Push the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.
Important : support the unfastened end of the drive axle. Do not allow the drive axle to dangle freely from the transaxle for any length of time after it has been removed from the wheel hub.
Important : place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.
10. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle using the axle shaft remover KM-460-A.
11. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the reverse order.

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1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to "Drive Axle" in this Section.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.



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4. Degrease the joint.
5. Spread the snap ring using the snap ring pliers J-35566 and remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
Installation Notice
• Fill the joint seal with 175 to 195g (6.2 to 6.9 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 175 to 195g (6.2 to 6.9 ounces) of the recommended grease.
• 2.0DOHC: 200-220g(7.1-7.8 ounces)
• Clamp and retaining ring are can't be reused.

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• Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to "Drive Axle" in this Section.
• Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
• Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.



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1. Pry the tripot joint retaining ring from the tripot housing.



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2. Degrease the tripot assembly.
3. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the snap ring plier J 8059.



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4. Remove the tripot and the tripot joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
5. Remove the tripot joint seal from the axle shaft.
Installation Notice
• Fill the joint seal with 195 to 215g (6.9 to 7.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 195 to 215g (6.9 to 7.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.
• 2.0DOHC: 150-170g(6.9-7.6 ounces)
• Clamp and retaining ring are can't be reused.

Application	N•m	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Axle Shaft Caulking Nut Initial Torque	180	133	-
Axle Shaft Caulking Nut Final Torque	50+60°	37+60°	-
Lower Ball Joint Nut And Bolt	60	44	-
Tie Rod Nut	60	44	-
Wheel Nut	90	66	-

	J-8059 Snap Ring Pliers
	KM-507-B Ball joint Separator
	KM-460-A Axle Shaft Remover
	J-35566 Seal Clamp Pliers