Halfshaft - LH: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the front tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel Hub Nut

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Remove the front wheel hub nut.
- Do not discard at this time.

NOTE: Do not allow the ball joint stud to contact the CV boot.

Remove the ball joint nut and separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

Fig 2: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub
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NOTE: Support the knuckle with a suitable jackstand.

Fig 3: Supporting Knuckle With Suitable Jackstand

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Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.

NOTE: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the stub shaft into the transmission or damage to the component may occur.

Fig 4: Removing Halfshaft From Transmission

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Using the Slide Hammer and Halfshaft Remover, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.
Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.

Fig 5: Locating Stub Shaft Circlip
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