Halfshaft Seal LH: Removal

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1.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

2.

Remove the bolt and position aside the LH brake hose.

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3.

NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.

NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

Remove and discard the wheel knuckle bolt and the nut. Disconnect the lower arm and position aside the wheel knuckle.

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4.

If equipped. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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5.

Remove the halfshaft from the transmission and position it aside.

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6.

Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip.

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7.

Remove and discard the halfshaft seal.

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