Removal and Installation

1. Loosen the front axle wheel hub retainer.
   Fig 1: Loosening Front Axle Wheel Hub Retainer

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2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
3. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
4. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
   Fig 2: Removing Front Axle Halfshafts, Bearings And Seals

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5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Verify the front axle lubricant level is to specifications.

Item 1: Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal Note 

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the brake hose, do not allow the disc brake caliper to hang suspended from the hose.
Fig 3: Removing Caliper Bolts
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1. Remove the two bolts and position the disc brake caliper aside. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM .

Item 2: Front Axle Wheel Hub Retainer Removal Note 

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard CV joint from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV joint components can result.
Fig 4: Pressing Outboard CV Joint Loose
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1. Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.

Item 3: Tie-Rod End Nut Removal Note 

1. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
   Fig 5: Separating Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Using Special Tool

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Item 5: Upper Ball Joint Nut Removal Note 

CAUTION: Do not allow the knuckle to hang freely. It is possible to overextend and internally separate each inner CV joint from its housing.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Upper Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool
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1. Using the special tool, disconnect the upper ball joint from the knuckle.

Item 6: Front Half shaft Assembly Removal Note 

CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the differential side gear in the axle.
Fig 7: Disengaging LH CV Joint Housing From Side Gear Using Special Tool
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1. Using the special tool, disengage the left-hand CV joint housing from the side gear.
CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal, the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing, or the axle shaft splines.
CAUTION: Install a new retainer circlip on the outboard spline end of the axle shaft before reseating the axle shaft in the differential side gear.
Fig 8: Separating The Inboard CV Joint Housing From The Axle Shaft
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2. Pull the RH halfshaft and the axle shaft away from the axle tube, and separate the inboard CV joint housing from the axle shaft.
3. Remove the outboard CV joint from the hub.
   Fig 9: Removing Outboard CV Joint From Hub

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4. Remove the two inboard boot clamps.
   Fig 10: Removing Two Inboard Boot Clamps

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5. Separate the CV joint from the CV housing.
   Fig 11: Separating CV Joint From CV Housing

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6. Remove the stop ring.
   Fig 12: Removing Stop Ring

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7. Remove the snap ring.
   Fig 13: Removing Snap Ring

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8. Remove the CV joint.
   Fig 14: Removing CV Joint

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9. Remove the inboard boot.
   Fig 15: Removing Inboard Boot

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10. Remove the two outboard boot clamps.
    Fig 16: Removing Two Outboard Boot Clamps

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11. Remove the outboard CV boot.
    Fig 17: Removing Outboard CV Boot

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12. If the CV joint is worn or damaged, install a new outboard CV joint and shaft assembly.

Item 7: Front Axle Halfshaft Seal and Bearing Removal Note 

1. Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft seal.
   Fig 18: Removing Halfshaft Seal Using Special Tool

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2. Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft bearing.
   Fig 19: Removing Halfshaft Bearing Using Special Tool

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Item 7: Front Axle Halfshaft Seal and Bearing Installation Note 

1. Using the special tools, install the RH halfshaft bearing.
   Fig 20: Installing RH Halfshaft Bearing Using Special Tools

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2. Using the special tools, install the LH halfshaft bearing.
   Fig 21: Installing LH Halfshaft Bearing Using Special Tools

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3. Using the special tools, install the halfshaft seals.
   Fig 22: Installing Halfshaft Seals Using Special Tools

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Item 6: Front Halfshaft Assembly Installation Note 

1. Lubricate the outboard CV joint.
   1. Pack the outboard CV joint with 185 grams (6.53 oz) of grease.
      • One-third of the grease must be installed in the joint with the remainder placed in the boot.
   2. Spread the remaining grease evenly inside the boot.
   Fig 23: Lubricating Outboard CV Joint

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2. Position the outboard halfshaft boot and the outboard boot clamps.
   1. Position the boot.
   2. Position the boot clamps.
   Fig 24: Positioning Boot

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3. Install the outboard CV boot clamps.
   Fig 25: Installing Outboard CV Boot Clamps

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4. Position the inboard clamp and boot.
   Fig 26: Positioning Inboard Clamp And Boot

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5. Install the CV joint and snap ring on the halfshaft.
   Fig 27: Installing CV Joint And Snap Ring On Halfshaft

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6. Install the stop ring.
   Fig 28: Installing Stop Ring

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7. Fill the inboard CV joint housing with 210 grams (7.41 oz) of grease.
   • One-half of the grease must be installed in the joint and the remainder placed in the boot.
   Fig 29: Identifying Inboard CV Joint Housing

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8. Position the CV housing on the CV joint.
   Fig 30: Positioning CV Housing On CV Joint

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9. Position the inboard halfshaft boot and clamp.
   1. Position the boot in the housing groove.
   2. Position the boot clamp.
   Fig 31: Positioning Boot In Housing Groove

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10. Using the special tool, install the boot clamps.
    Fig 32: Installing Boot Clamps Using Special Tool

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CAUTION: On the RH side, check the retainer circlip engagement after reseating the axle shaft and after installing the halfshaft in the axle. On the LH side, check the retainer circlip engagement after installing the halfshaft in the axle. When seated, the retainer circlip will lock the axle shaft and the inboard CV joint housing to the axle.
11. Install a new retainer circlip.

Item 2: Front Axle Wheel Hub Retainer Installation Note 

CAUTION: Never use power tools to tighten the front axle wheel hub retainer.
1. Install a new front axle wheel hub retainer.