Removal and Replacement

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
2. Remove dust cover, cotter pin and driveshaft nut.
3. Drain transmission oil.
4. Disconnect lower arm ball joint from knuckle, then remove stabilizer and strut bars from lower arm.
5. On models with driveshaft center bearing, remove bearing bracket attaching bolts.
6. Insert suitable pry bar between transmission case and driveshaft, then pry driveshaft from transmission. Do not pull on driveshaft and do not insert pry bar deep enough to damage oil seal.
7. Using tool No. MB990767, or equivalent, remove driveshaft from hub.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure driveshaft washer is correctly installed.
b. Lower vehicle to ground, then attach and adjust driveshaft nut. Torque to 144-188 ft. lbs.
c. If cotter pin holes do not line up, tighten bolt, without exceeding torque of 188 ft. lbs., until holes line up.
d. Install new cotter pin.
e. Refill transaxle to proper level.