Removal

1.	Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2.	Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub (B). Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

3.	Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.

4.	Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

5.	Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle. (1) Remove the split pin (A). (2) Remove the castle nut (B). (3) Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle (D) using the special tool (09568-4A000). Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)

6.	Remove the split pin and the lower arm mounting bolt (B) from the knuckle (A).

7.	Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect driveshaft (C) from the axle hub (B).

8.	Push the axle hub (A) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (A).

9.	Remove the dust cover (A). (RH side)

10.	Remove the mounting bolts of inner shaft bearing bracket assembly (A). [Gasoline 3.8]

11.

Separate the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle case (B). • Do not use a pry bar to remove the driveshaft, as this may cause damage to the dust cover (A) and dust seal. Remove the driveshaft after striking a pipe added on the joint case (B) with a hammer to prevent damage. • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing. • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination. • Support the driveshaft properly. • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.

Installation

1.	Apply gear oil on the oil seal contacting surface (B) of transaxle case and the driveshaft splines (A).

2.	Before installing the driveshaft (C), set the opening side of the circlip (D) facing downward.

3.	After installation, check that the driveshaft (C) cannot be removed by hand.

4.	Install the inner shaft bearing bracket assembly (A) and then tighten the mounting bolts. Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 49.0~68.6 (5~7, 36.2~50.6) [Gasoline 3.8]

5.	Install the dust cover (A). (RH side) Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 7.8~11.8 (0.8~1.2, 5.8~8.7)

6.	Install the driveshaft to the axle hub.

7.	Install the lower arm mounting bolt (B) and the split pin to the knuckle (A). Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 98.1~117.7 (10~12, 72.3~86.8)

8.	Install the tie rod end ball joint (C) to the knuckle (D).

9.	Install the castle nut (B) and the split pin (A). Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 23.5~33.3 (2.4~3.4, 17.4~24.6)

10.	Install the brake caliper (B) and then tighten the mounting bolts (A). Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 73.5~83.4 (7.5~8.5, 54.2~61.5)

11.	Install the washer (C), castle nut (B) and split pin (A) to the front hub assembly. Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 196.1~274.6 (20~28, 144.7~202.5) The washer (C) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle nut (B) and split pin (A).

12.	Install the wheel and tire (A) to the front hub (B). Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 88.3~107.9 (9~11, 65.1~79.6) Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).

13.	Check the alignment. (Refer to SSgroup 'Tires/Wheels - alingment')

Inspection

1.	Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.

2.	Check the ball joint for wear and damage.

3.	Check the splines for wear and damage.

4.	Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.

5.	Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.

Disassembly

• Do not disassemble the BJ assembly. • Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease. • The boot band should be replaced with a new one.

1.	Remove the circlip (B) from driveshaft splines (A) of the transaxle side PTJ case.

2.	Remove the both boot clamps from the transaxle side PTJ case.

3.	Pull out the boot from the transaxle side joint(PTJ).

4.	Remove the clip (C) from the PTJ case (B).

5.

While dividing joint(PTJ) boot (A) of the transaxle side, wipe the grease in PTJ case (B) and collect them respectively. • Be careful not to damage the boot. • According to below the illustrated, put marks (D) on roller of trunion assembly (A), PTJ case (B) and spline part (C), for providing assembly.

6.	Using a snap ring plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the circlip (A).

7.	Remove the trunion assembly (B) from the driveshaft (A) using the special tool (09495-33000).

8.	Clean the trunion assembly.

9.	Remove the boot (A) of the transaxle side joint(PTJ). For reusing the boot (A), wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot (A).

10.	Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the both side of clamp (B) of the dynamic damper (A).

11.	Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.

12.	Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper when the dynamic damper is removed.

13.	Saperate the dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B) carefully.

14.	Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the clamp on the side of wheel.

15.	Pull out the joint(BJ) on the side of wheel into the transaxle direction. Be carefull not to damage the boot.

Inspection

1.	Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.

2.	Check the ball joint for wear and damage.

3.	Check the splines for wear and damage.

4.	Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.

5.	Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.

Reassembly

1.	Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (PTJ. side) to prevent damage to the boots.

2.	Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the BJ boots.

3.	Install the bands to both BJ boots.

4.	Using the SST(09495-3K000), secure the boot bands. Clearance (A) : 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) or less

5.	To reassemble the dynamic damper, keeping the shaft in the straight, tighten the dynamic damper with dynamic damper band, as the illustration. Distance (L) : 228.4 ~ 228.6mm (8.99 ~ 9.00in)

6.	Install the PTJ boot bands and PTJ boot.

7.	Install the trunion assembly (A) and the circlip (E) to the spline (C) on the driveshaft. At this time align the marks (D) each other.

8.	Install the clip to the PTJ case (B).

9.	Add the specified grease to the PTJ as mush as wiped away at inspection.

10.	Install the PTJ boots.

11.	To control the air in the PTJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened. Distance (A) LH side RH side Diesel 3.0, Gasoline 3.8 (mm(in)) 530.5 +27.9 -22.5 (20.89 +1.10 -0.89) 543.5 +27.9 -22.5 (21.40 +1.10 -0.89)

12.	Install the bands to both PTJ boots.