Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the rear wheels.

3. Pry 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, then remove the castle nut. Then separate the ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover. Rear Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
NOTE:

- To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint.

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover. Ball Joint Removal





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






6. Make reference marks (A) across the inboard joint (B) and the output shaft of 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 separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the rear hub using a plastic hammer.






10. Remove the driveshaft.