Driveshafts Removal

Driveshafts Removal

Special Tool Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.





3. Remove the center caps (A), wheel nuts (B), and front wheels (C).
4. Lift up the locking tab (D) on the spindle nut (E), then remove the nut.
5. If the driveshaft is removed, drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer:
^ Manual transmission
^ Automatic transmission





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) and front stabilizer (E).





7. Remove the brake hose clamp (A) and ABS wheel sensor harness clams (B).





8. Turn the front of the knuckle outward. Tap the driveshaft inward with a plastic hammer to allow space to install the special tool on the lower arm ball joint.





9. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.

NOTE:
^ To avoid damaging the ball joint, install a hex nut on to the ball joint.
^ Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.

10. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle (C) with the special tool.





11. Remove the inboard boot heat cover (A).





12. Pry the inboard joint (A) with a prybar, and remove the driveshaft from the differential case or bearing support as an assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), because the inboard joint may come apart. Draw the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the differential oil seal.