Front Driveshaft Removal

Front Driveshaft Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and remove the front wheels.
2. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove, and discard the nut.





3. Remove the splash shield.
4. If you need to remove the left driveshaft, drain the transmission fluid. It is not necessary to drain the transmission fluid when the right driveshaft is removed.
5. Remove the suspension stroke sensor (with active damper system).
6. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.





7. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle (C).

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.

8. Disconnect the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.





9. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub.





10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the transmission housing with a pry bar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE: Do not pull by the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.





11. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and a hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE: Do not pull the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart.