JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1 2001 MPV MPV - Workshop Manual - Driveline/Axle JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Report a problem with this article 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/install the drive shaft and joint shaft as a component. 1. Drain the transaxle oil. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.) 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) 1/5

2 2 Lower arm ball joint (See Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note) 3 Stabilizer control link 4 Brake caliper component (See Brake Caliper Component Removal Note) 5 Disc plate (See Disc Plate Removal Note) (See Disc Plate Installation Note) 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) 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. 2/5

3 Brake Caliper Component Removal Note 1. Hang the brake caliper component. 2. Push the piston fully inward using the SST. Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Removal Note 1. Pull the joint shaft straight out. The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the joint shaft from the transaxle. 2. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side gears after the joint shaft is removed. Joint Shaft Removal Note 1. Secure the shaft portion of the joint shaft in a vise. 3/5

4 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 onto 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 specification 30.9 mm {1.21 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. Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Installation Note 1. Install the joint shaft with the end gap of a new clip facing upward. 4/5

5 The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the joint shaft to the transaxle. 5/5

If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft.

If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft. Maximum runout o 0.4 mm {0.016 in} 2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown