Front Half Shaft

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove half shaft (1) hub/bearing nut (2).
4. Remove wheel speed sensor.





5. Remove both brake calipers and hang to the side. Disc Brake Caliper - Removal.
6. Remove tie rod end nut (1).
7. Remove stabilizer bar link bolts (7, 5) from lower control arms.





8. Separate the outer tie rod ends (3) from the knuckles (2) with Ball Joint Remover (1).





9. Remove the upper ball joint nuts.





10. Separate the upper ball joints (2) from the knuckles (3) using Ball Joint Press (1).





11. Remove shock clevis bolt and nut from lower control arm
12. Lean the knuckle (2) out and push half shaft (1) out of the hub/bearing.
13. Pry half shafts from axle/axle tube with pry bar.