Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required
- Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
- Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.





3. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
4. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
5. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer:
- Manual transmission.





- Automatic transmission
6. Hold the stabilizer ball joint pin (A) with a hex wrench (B), and remove the flange nut (C). Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.





7. 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 special tool onto the threads of the ball joint.
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.

8. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with the special tool. Be careful not to dislodge the lower ball joint from the knuckle.





9. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.
10. Pry/tap the inboard joint (A) with a prybar, and remove the driveshaft from the differential case or bearing support as an assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) because the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the differential oil seal.





Left driveshaft





Right driveshaft