Front Driveshaft Removal

Front Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel.

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:

- Manual Transmission Service and Repair
- Automatic Transmission ATF Replacement

5. Separate the front stabilizer link from the lower arm.

6. Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then separate the ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover.

NOTE:

- To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint Ball Joint Removal.
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.

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






8. 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.





9. 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.






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






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