Rear Driveshaft Removal

Rear Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required

- Driveshaft Remover 07AAD-S3VA000
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake hose, sensor, and harness.

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.






4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor (A) and the wheel sensor harness bolt (B).






5. With active damper system: Remove the suspension stroke sensor.

6. Place a transmission jack under the knuckle and lower arm B.

7. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). Separate the knuckle from the upper arm (C) using the 12 mm ball joint thread protector (D) and the 28 mm ball joint remover (E) Ball Joint Removal.

NOTE:

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
- Do not force or hammer on the upper arm, or pry between the upper arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.





8. Remove the self-locking nut (B), the washer (C), and the flange bolt (D), then remove lower arm A.






9. Remove the flange bolt (A).






10. Separate the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the rear hub using a soft face hammer.






11. Pull the knuckle (A) outward, then separate the rear driveshaft outboard joint (B).

NOTE: Make sure not to over extend the brake hose.






12. Use a hammer to wedge the driveshaft remover (A) between the inboard joint (B) and the rear differential (C).






13. Remove the rear driveshaft (A).






14. Remove the set ring (A) from the rear differential.