Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
• Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
   Fig 1: Identifying Stake And Spindle Nut

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4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (see CVT FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the 14 mm ball joint thread protector and the 28 mm ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
   • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
   Fig 2: Identifying Lock Pin And Castle Nut

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6. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a plastic hammer.
   Fig 3: Pulling Knuckle Outward

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7. Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
   NOTE:

   • Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
   • Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the prybar.

   Left 

   Fig 4: Prying Inboard Joint From Differential (Left)

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   Right 

   Fig 5: Prying Inboard Joint From Differential (Right)

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8. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint.
   Fig 6: Identifying Set Ring From Inboard Joint

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