Halfshaft Seal - RH: Removal

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Remove the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Loosen the RH top strut mount nuts.

Fig 1: Locating LH/RH Top Strut Nuts
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Remove the brake hose retainer bolt and the brake hose retainer from the RH strut.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Retainer Bolt
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Remove and discard the RH lower control arm knuckle bolt and nut.

Fig 3: Locating RH Lower Control Arm Knuckle Bolt
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Separate the RH ball joint from the knuckle.
Remove and discard the center bearing bracket and nuts and remove the center bearing bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Center Bearing Bracket Nuts
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Detach the RH intermediate shaft assembly from the transaxle and position aside. Support the RH intermediate shaft assembly.
Using a suitable tool. remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.

Fig 5: Locating RH Halfshaft Seal
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