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Shaft-Half (Front): Removal: Notes

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Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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  1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Link Attachment at Shock Clevis
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  3. While holding link ball joint stem from rotating, remove nut (2) fastening stabilizer link (1) to shock clevis bracket (3). Slide link ball joint stem from clevis bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Shock Clevis Pinch Bolt
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  4. Remove nut and pinch bolt (1) fastening clevis bracket (3) to bottom of shock assembly (2).
    Fig 4: Shock Attachment at Lower Control Arm
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    1 - Item_1
    2 - Item _2
  5. Remove nut (3) and bolt (1) attaching shock clevis bracket (2) to lower control arm (7).
  6. Pull lower end of clevis bracket outward away from lower control arm bushing, then slide it off shock assembly. It may be necessary to use an appropriate prying tool to spread clamp area of clevis bracket allowing removal from shock assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Axle Shaft Hub Nut
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  7. While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from rotating, remove hub nut (1) from axle half shaft (2).
    NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before mounting bolts are removed, by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.
    Fig 6: Locating Front Caliper Bolts at Knuckle
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  8. Remove two bolts (1) securing disc brake caliper and adapter (2) to knuckle (3).
  9. Remove disc brake caliper and adapter (2) from knuckle (3) as an assembly. Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.
    Fig 7: Locating Clips Retaining Brake Rotor
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  10. Remove any clips (3) retaining brake rotor (2) to wheel studs.
  11. Slide brake rotor (2) off hub and bearing (1).
    Fig 8: Using Puller on Upper Ball Joint
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    CAUTION: In following step, use care not to damage ball joint seal boot while sliding Puller, Special Tool 9360, into place past seal boot.
  12. Using Puller (2), Special Tool 9360, separate upper ball joint stud (1) from knuckle.
  13. Remove tool.
  14. Remove nut (1) from end of upper ball joint stud.
    Fig 9: Wheel Speed Sensor At Front Knuckle - AWD
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  15. Remove clip (3) fastening wheel speed sensor (2) to knuckle (4).
    Fig 10: Right Halfshaft Removal/Installation
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  16. Disengage right halfshaft (1) from axle and remove from vehicle.
    Fig 11: Left Halfshaft and Intermediate Shaft
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  17. Remove left halfshaft (1) from vehicle.
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