Driveshaft Removal
Driveshaft Removal1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug using a new washer:
- Manual transmission.
- Automatic transmission.
5. Remove exhaust pipe A.
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 self-locking nut (A), 12 mm flange bolt (B), and 10 mm flange bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).
8. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then disconnect the lower ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and remover.
NOTE:
- To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector on the threads of the ball joint.
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
- Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
- The collar on the lower arm is removed with ball joint, the lower arm must be replaced.
9. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.
10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the transmission housing with a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
11. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft with a drift and hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.