Halfshaft - LH: Removal
- Loosen the LH strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by 4 turns.
- Loosen the nuts.
- Loosen the wheel nuts.
- Loosen the wheel hub retaining nut.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the LH wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Detach the lower arm ball joint.
- Remove the lower arm ball joint nut and bolt.
- Detach the ball joint.
- Insert a pry bar in the lower control arm body opening to separate the ball joint.
- After separating the lower control arm from the wheel knuckle, immediately install the special tool over the ball stud before releasing the lower control arm and knuckle into rest positions.
- Leave the special tool in place during service and only remove prior to reassembly.
- Detach the LH drive half shaft from the wheel hub.
- Using a commercially available puller, unscrew and remove the hub retaining nut and press out the halfshaft stub from the wheel hub.
- Remove the LH drive halfshaft from the transaxle.
- Close off the transaxle opening with an auxiliary plug.
CAUTION:
Do not use power tools to remove the nut. Use a socket to loosen the wheel hub retaining nut to prevent damage.
CAUTION:
Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the lower arm ball joint and the knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint dust boot can result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower control arm body opening.
CAUTION:
Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees.
NOTE:
Check for escaping oil.