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JOINT SHAFT (L3) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME031325700202

  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.

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 | Drive shaft and axle assembly (See Drive Shaft and Axle Assembly Removal Note.)
4 | Joint shaft (See Joint Shaft Removal Note.) (See Joint Shaft Installation Note.)
5 | Clip (See Clip Installation Note.)

## Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note

1. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SST.

## Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note

1. Remove the clinch bolt and nut.

2. Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot.

3. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.

## Drive Shaft and Axle Assembly Removal Note

1. Disengage the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by tapping on the differential side outer ring using a bar.

## Joint Shaft Removal Note

1. Separate the joint shaft bracket from the cylinder block, then remove the joint shaft.

  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.

2. Insert the SST into the transaxle to hold the side gears after the joint shaft is removed.

## 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. Install the joint shaft to 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.