Half Shaft - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rear knuckle (1). Rear Steering Knuckle - Removal




NOTE: The axle halfshafts are seated in the differential side gears using expandable snap rings. It is necessary to forcefully pry the halfshaft out of the differential.

4. Insert a pry bar between the differential housing and the halfshaft (1).
5. Pry against differential housing until the halfshaft retaining snap ring is disengaged from the differential side gear.




CAUTION: When removing the halfshaft assembly, do not allow the snap ring to drag across the sealing lip of the differential oil seal.

6. Carefully pull the halfshaft (1) out of the differential housing, and remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.