Front Driveshaft Removal

Front Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required

- Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the front wheels.

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

4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. ATF Replacement






5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.

NOTE:

- To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint.

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover. Ball Joint Removal

6. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with the 28 mm ball joint remover. Ball Joint Removal






7. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a plastic hammer.






8. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential with a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE:

- Do not pull the assembly by the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

- Be careful not to damage the oil seal with the prybar.





9. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and a hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE: Do not pull the assembly by the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart.






10. Remove the set ring (A) from the left driveshaft inboard joint.






11. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft.