Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer constant velocity (CV) joint.
CAUTION:
Handle the halfshaft by only the interconnecting shaft to avoid pull-apart and potential damage to the CV joints.
CAUTION:
Do not over-angle the CV joints.
CAUTION:
Damage will occur to an assembled inner CV joint if it is over-plunged outward from the joint housing.
CAUTION:
Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts.
CAUTION:
Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Always support the free-ends of the halfshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components.
CAUTION:
Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.
- Remove the rear coil spring. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
- Remove and discard the rear wheel hub nut.
- Remove the nut and separate the lower ball joint.
- Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the rear axle hub assembly.
- Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft.
NOTE:
The LH side is shown, the RH side is similar.
CAUTION:
Support the wheel knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the oil seal protector when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.