Front Drive Halfshafts

Halfshaft













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

3. NOTICE: Do not reuse the torque prevailing design hub nut and washer assembly or damage to the component may occur.

Remove and discard the hub nut and washer assembly.

- To install, tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).





4. NOTE: Do not allow the disc brake caliper to hang suspended from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.

Remove the 2 front disc brake anchor plate bolts from the knuckle. Lift the caliper assembly from the brake rotor and position the assembly aside.

5. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub. Damage to the outboard constant velocity (CV) joint stub shaft threads and internal CV joint components may result.

Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub.





6. Support the front suspension lower arm.

7. Remove the nut and bolt retaining the upper ball joint to the front wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).





8. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).





9. Remove the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub.

1. Rotate the front wheel knuckle.

2. Compress the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint.

3. Remove the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub.





10. Using the Halfshaft Remover and Slide Hammer, separate the inboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the front axle housing.





11. NOTE: Do not damage the axle seal.

Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.

12. NOTICE: Do not reuse the torque prevailing design hub nut and washer assembly or damage to the components may occur.

NOTICE: Do not use power or impact tools to tighten the hub nut and washer assembly or damage to the components may occur.

NOTE: Install a new retainer circlip in the groove in the LH inboard CV joint housing stub shaft before installing the halfshaft in the vehicle. To prevent the new retainer circlip from overexpanding when installing it, start one end in the groove and work the circlip over the shaft and into the groove.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.