Section 140 (Front Half Shaft): Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Hub Nut & Half Shaft

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With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
NOTE:
Always install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.
Remove half shaft (1) hub/bearing nut (2) and DISCARD the nut.
Remove wheel speed sensor.

Fig 2: Tie Rod End Nut & Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts
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Remove both brake calipers and hang to the side. Refer to CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, REMOVAL .
Remove tie rod end nut (1).
Remove stabilizer bar link bolts (7, 5) from lower control arms.

Fig 3: Outer Tie Rod Ends, Knuckles & Ball Joint Remover
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Separate the outer tie rod ends (3) from the knuckles (2) with Ball Joint Remover (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (1).

Fig 4: Steering Knuckle & Upper Ball Joint
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Remove the upper ball joint nuts.

Fig 5: Ball Joint Press, Upper Ball Joint & Knuckle
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Separate the upper ball joints (2) from the knuckles (3) using Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint) (1).

Fig 6: Knuckle & Half Shaft
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Remove shock clevis bolt and nut from lower control arm
Lean the knuckle (2) out and push half shaft (1) out of the hub/bearing. Discard the coated washer between the outer C/V joint and the hub.
Pry half shafts from axle/axle tube with pry bar. There are notches present on the inner C/V joint housing to pry against, use care not to damage axle shaft seals.