Removal

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)/FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) FRONT DRIVE AXLE - LEFT SIDE (REMOVAL)

^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J43828 Ball Stud Separator
- J45341 Drive Axle Remover
- SA91100 Tie Rod Separator
- SA9173G Slide Hammer

REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Discard used nut.





1. Remove axle shaft hub nut.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE OPPOSITE FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

2. Hoist vehicle.
3. Remove left side wheel and tire

NOTICE: Hold ball stud from turning while removing nut. The boot can be damaged if the ball stud rotates. Discard used nut.





4. Remove left side tie rod-outer to knuckle nut.

NOTICE: Do not use wedge type tool to separate joint. Damage may occur to seal.





5. Separate tie rod from knuckle using Tie Rod Separator SA91100C (or equivalent).

NOTICE: Discard used cotter pin.





6. Remove left side lower control arm ball stud cotter pin and nut.





7. Disengage ball stud from knuckle using Ball Stud Separator J43828 (or equivalent).

NOTICE: Do not allow stud to rotate. Secure link stud with wrench to remove nut and discard nut.





8. Remove left side lower stabilizer bar link.

IMPORTANT: Do not hammer directly on end of axle.

9. Disengage left side axle shaft from knuckle. Use a wood block and hammer if difficulty is encountered.





10. Disengage axle from transmission Drive Axle Remover J45341 and Slide Hammer SA9173G.
11. Remove axle.