Halfshaft - RH: Removal

All vehicles

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.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles

Remove the RH brake disc. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .

All vehicles

Remove the bolt from the brake tube bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Tube Bracket Bolt
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NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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

Fig 3: Locating Ball Joint Nut

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

Fig 4: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub
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Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Secure the knuckle assembly.
Fig 5: Pulling Knuckle
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Remove the 2 lower scrivets from the rubber shield and position the shield aside.

Fig 6: Locating Lower Scrivets
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Remove the 2 intermediate shaft bracket nuts.

Fig 7: Locating Intermediate Shaft Bracket Nuts
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Remove the halfshaft assembly.
- Inspect the intermediate shaft for pitting or damage in the seal contact area. Replace if necessary.