Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair

1. Remove wheel cover, cotter pin and driveshaft nut, then loosen wheel nuts.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
4. Drain transaxle oil.
5. Detach snap ring installed on spline of inboard joint using a large screwdriver.
6. Remove knuckle and hub assembly.
7. Unfasten inboard joint from differential side gear and outboard joint from steering knuckle, then remove drive axle assembly.
8. Reverse procedure to install.