Left Drive Axle, Bolted Inner Joint: Removing

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-- Loosen the wheel side drive shaft threaded connection -arrow-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

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-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- If installed disconnect the Vehicle Inclination Sensor -G384- coupling rod from the control arm, to do this remove the nuts -4-.

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-- Remove the drive axle from the flange shaft/transmission -arrows- and pivot upwards.

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-- Turn the wheel bearing housing left.

Applies to Sport Suspension Vehicles:

-- On sport suspensions, lower the suspension strut. If the vehicle does not have a sport suspension the sport suspension must not be lowered. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, LOWERING .

Applies to All:

-- Pull the drive axle out of the wheel hub.

-- Remove drive shaft.