Front Driveshaft Removal

Front Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheels.

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. Remove the nuts and bolt, then separate the lower arm using a pry bar.






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






7. 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.





8. 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.
- Be careful not to damage the end of the inboard joint with the drift.





9. Remove the set ring (A) from the left driveshaft inboard joint.






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