1. Drain automatic transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. Drain transfer oil (for 4wd)
Hint: (see page tf-8)
3. Remove front wheel
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the axle hub LH nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub LH nut.
5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut, and separate the stabilizer link assembly LH.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
6. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor wire and hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt, and separate the speed sensor from LH from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST 09628-62011
8. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the No. 1 front suspension arm sub-assembly lower from the lower ball joint.
9. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing brake hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
HINT: Overhaul the side following the same procedures as for the LH side.
NOTICE:
If removal and installation is carried out without draining these oils, the transfer oil will flow into the transaxle side. Extensive cleaning will be required if the two oils mix.
13. SECURE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
Engine Coolant Temperature / Intake Air Temperature Correlation
DESCRIPTION
The ECM calculates the difference between the readings of the coolant
temperature sensor and intake air
temperature sensor. If the difference is greater than 20°C (68°F), the ECM will
judge this as a malfunction
and will set this DTC.
HINT:
Waiting is required t ...
Check mode procedure
HINT:
Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can
detect malfunction that normal mode cannot detect. Check
mode can also detect all the malfunctions that normal mode
can detect. In check mode, DTCs are detected with 1-trip
detection logic.
Dtc check (check mode)
HINT:
I ...
Transfer system
PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
1. Before disassembly, clean the transfer assembly of
any sand or mud to prevent it from entering inside the
transfer during disassembly and assembly.
2. When removing any light alloy part such as a transfer
cover, do not pry it off with a tool like a screwdriver,
but tap ...