Rear Driveshaft Removal

Rear Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear wheels.

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





4. Drain the differential fluid Rear Differential Fluid Inspection And Replacement.

5. Remove the rear driveshaft inboard joint from the rear differential assembly Rear Differential Removal.

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






7. Remove the rear driveshaft (A).

NOTE:

- Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor (B).
- Pull on the outer joint. Do not pull on the driveshaft because the joint may come apart.





8. Remove the set ring (A) from inboard joint.