Removal

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) FRONT DRIVE AXLE - RIGHT SIDE (REMOVAL)

^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J43828 Ball Stud Separator
- J45341 Drive Axle Remover
- SA91100 Tie Rod Separator
- SA9173 Slide Hammer

REMOVAL

NOTICE: 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 right 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 right 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 SA9ll00C (or equivalent).

NOTICE: Discard used cotter pin.





6. Remove right 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 right side lower stabilizer bar link.

NOTICE: Do not hammer directly on end of axle.

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





10. Disengage axle from intermediate shaft using Drive Axle Remover J45341 and Slide Hammer SA9173G.
11. Remove axle.