Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal
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, then reinstall the drain plug with a new washer.

6. Remove exhaust pipe A.
7. Remove the self-locking nut (A), 12 mm damper fork mounting bolt (B), and 10 mm damper pinch bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).





8. 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.





9. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then separate 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 onto 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.

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





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. 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.