Rear Driveshaft Removal

Rear Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required

- Driveshaft remover 07AAD-S3VA000
- Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
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 rear wheel sensor (A) and harness clip (B).






5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.

6. Separate the ball joint from the upper arm (C) with the ball joint remover (D). Ball Joint Removal






7. Remove the lower arm A.






8. Place a transmission jack under lower arm B and remove the flange bolt (A).






9. Loosen the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the rear hub using a plastic hammer.






10. Pull the knuckle (A) outward, then separate the rear driveshaft outboard joint (B).
NOTE: When removing the outboard joint, continue supporting both the knuckle and lower arm with the transmission jack. Make sure not to over extend the brake hose.






11. Using the driveshaft remover (A) and the hammer, pry out the inboard joint (B) from the rear differential (C).






12. Remove the rear driveshaft (A), then remove the set ring (B).