Front Halfshaft RH: Removal
NOTE:
FWD displayed AWD is similar.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
- Remove the flexible brake hose bolt and position aside the flexible brake hose.
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NOTE: The front suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.
If equipped. Remove the ride height sensor bolt and position aside the ride height sensor.
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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 lower ball joint nut and bolt. Position the lower control arm downward.
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NOTE: Do not bend the inner joint more than 18 degrees and the outer joint more than 45 degrees. Damage to the shaft will occur.
Using the special tool, press the halfshaft out from the wheel hub and bearing. Position aside and support the halfshaft.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub.
- If equipped. Remove and discard the halfshaft washer.
- Remove the drivetrain underbody shield.
- Remove and discard the halfshaft bearing bracket and halfshaft bearing bracket nuts.
- Remove the halfshaft.