Front Driveshaft Removal

Front Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel.

3. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.





4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer ATF Replacement.

5. Hold the stabilizer joint pin (A) using a hex wrench (B), and remove the flange nut (C). Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm, then remove the washer (E).






6. Remove the damper fork mounting nut (A), the flange bolt (B), and the damper pinch bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).






7. Remove the knuckle holder bolt (A) and nut (B).






8. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a soft face hammer.





9. Remove exhaust pipe A Service and Repair.

10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a pry bar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.





11. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch 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. Remove the set ring (A) from the left driveshaft inboard joint.






13. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft.