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JOINT SHAFT (AJ) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME031325700203

  Caution

  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor could cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  • Removing the drive shaft with the joint shaft bracket installed may cause the deformation of the joint shaft bracket. Therefore remove or install the drive shaft and joint shaft as a single unit.

1. Drain the transaxle oil.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1 | Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note.)
2 | Lower arm ball joint (See Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note.)
3 | Stabilizer control link
4 | Brake caliper component
5 | Disc plate
6 | Joint shaft bracket nut
7 | Wheel hub, steering knuckle, drive shaft and joint shaft (See Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Removal Note.) (See Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Installation Note.)
8 | Joint shaft (See Joint Shaft Removal Note.) (See Joint Shaft Installation Note.)
9 | Clip (See Clip Installation Note.)

## Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Removal Note

1. Pull the joint shaft straight out.

  Caution

  • The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the joint shaft from the transaxle.

## Joint Shaft Removal Note

1. Secure the shaft portion of the joint shaft in a vise.

2. As shown in the figure, insert a pry bar between the drive shaft and the joint shaft and tap on the bar to uncouple them.

## Clip Installation Note

1. Install a new clip on the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.

2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat steps 1-2 using a new clip.

Outer diameter

  30.5-31.2 mm {1.21-1.22 in}

## Joint Shaft Installation Note

1. Secure the shaft portion of the drive shaft in a vise.

2. Install the joint shaft using a plastic hammer as shown in the figure.

## Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Installation Note

1. IApply ATF to the oil seal lip.

2. Push the drive shaft and joint shaft into the transaxle.

  Caution

  • The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the joint shaft to the transaxle.