Front Half Shaft: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE:
Always install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.

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Remove halfshaft hub/bearing nut (1) and DISCARD the nut.

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Remove wheel speed sensor (2).
Remove the brake caliper and hang to the side. Refer to CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, REMOVAL .
Remove tie rod end nut (1).
Remove stabilizer bar link (7) nut from lower control arm (8).

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Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle (2) with Ball Joint Remover (1) (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint).

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Remove the upper ball joint nut (4).

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Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using Ball Joint Press (1) (special tool #C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint).
Remove shock clevis bolt and nut from lower control arm.

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Lean the knuckle (2) out and push halfshaft (1) out of the hub/bearing. Discard the coated washer between the outer CV joint and the hub.
Pry halfshaft from axle/axle tube with pry bar. There are notches present on the inner CV joint housing to pry against, use care not to damage halfshaft seal.