Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal

M/T Model

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.





4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer.
6. Separate the front stabilizer link.
7. Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove the nut, then separate the 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 onto the threads of the ball joint.
^ Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.

8. Remove the bolts (A) and the heat shield (B).





9. Remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.





10. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub.





11. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the transmission housing with a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

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





12. Right driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the transmission housing with a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

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





A/T Model

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.





4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer.
6. Separate the front stabilizer link.
7. Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove the nut, then separate the 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 onto the threads of the ball joint.
^ Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.

8. Remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.





9. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub.





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 by 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 using a drift and a hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

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