Removal and Replacement

HALF SHAFT

REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.





2. Remove half shaft nut (1) from shaft (2).
3. Remove brake caliper and rotor.





4. Remove steering knuckle (1).





5. Disengage inner C/V joint (1) from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
6. Remove half shaft from vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Install half shaft on axle shaft. Push inner C/V (1) firmly to engage axle shaft snap ring into the inner C/V housing.
2. Clean hub bearing bore, hub bearing mating surface and half shaft splines.
3. Apply a light coating of grease to the front axle shaft output splines.





4. Install half shaft (2) into the knuckle.





5. Install steering knuckle (1).
6. Install brake rotor and caliper.





7. Install half shaft hub nut (1) and tighten to 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.).