Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the front wheels.

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 ATF Replacement.

5. Separate the front stabilizer link from the damper Service and Repair.

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 Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation.

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.
- Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.

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





8. Remove exhaust pipe A Service and Repair.

9. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a prybar. 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 prybar.





10. 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.






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






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