Removal Procedure
- Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- WARNING:
To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
- Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Remove the lower control arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. Lower Control Arm Replacement
Attach the J-45859 Axle Remover (1) to the wheel hub using the wheel lug nuts (2).
- Using the J-45859 Axle Remover (1), separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
- Remove and relocate the front strut assembly to the side and secure. Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
Use a suitable flat bladed tool (1) to separate the wheel drive shaft (2) from the front wheel drive intermediate shaft.
Wheel Drive Shaft (1) - Remove
Remove and DISCARD the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
Remove and DISCARD the retaining ring (1), and the O-ring (2), from the front wheel drive intermediate shaft.
Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.