Front Driveshaft Removal

Front Driveshaft Removal

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






6. Remove the damper fork mounting nut (A), the flange bolt (B), and the damper pinch bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).






7. Remove the knuckle holder bolt (A) and nut (B).






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

9. Remove exhaust pipe A. Service and Repair






10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential 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 inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

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





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 on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart.






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






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