Four Wheel Drive (4WD)

FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Fig. 3 Removing & installing axle shaft & U-joint:

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake caliper and position aside. Do not allow caliper to hang from brake hose.
4. Remove hub lock mechanism, then the gears and snap rings.
5. Remove rotor.
6. Remove inner bearing and seal.
7. Remove spindle and backing plate.
8. Withdraw axle shaft from housing, Fig. 3.
9. Reverse procedure to install, then adjust wheel bearings as outlined under ``Wheel Bearings, Adjust.''