Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.





2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheels.
3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
4. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then separate the ball joint from the lower arm with the ball joint thread protector and remover.

NOTE:
^ To avoid damaging the ball joint, install ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint.
^ Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.





5. Remove the wheel sensor harness (A) from the upper arm.





6. Make reference marks (A) across the inboard joint (B) and the rear differential (C).
7. Remove the six inboard joint mounting bolts (D) and nuts (E), then remove the inboard joint from the rear differential.
8. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the inboard joint from the rear differential.





9. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the wheel hub using a plastic hammer.





10. Remove the driveshaft.