Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Left drive axle: remove the subframe shield. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Right drive axle: remove the subframe shield and move it to the side. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the drive axle cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- that connect the drive axle and flange shaft.
-- Remove the drive axle, and do not damage the CV boot and the drive axle coating while doing so.