Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Loosen The Connection Between The Drive Axle And Wheel Hub. Refer To DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove The Wheel.

-- Remove The Nuts -1- And The Cover -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Cover

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-- Remove The Bolts -arrows- From The Flange Shaft/Transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Left And Right Drive Axles

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-- Remove The Drive Axle.

Applies To A Vehicle With A Subframe Shield

Fig 3: Identifying Subframe Shield

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If There Is Not Enough Room Available To Remove The Drive Axle, Perform The Following Steps:

-- Remove The Bolts -Arrows- And Move The Subframe Shield -1- To The Side.

-- Remove The Bracket For The Brake Hose And ABS Line From The Wheel Bearing Housing.

-- Loosen The Threaded Connection -1- And Remove Both Control Arms -2- Upward.

Fig 4: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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The Slits In The Wheel Bearing Housing Must Not Be Widened Using A Chisel Or Similar Tool!

-- Tilt The Wheel Bearing Housing To The Side While Pulling The Drive Axle Pins Out Of The Wheel Hub.

-- Remove The Drive Axle.