Removal (Left-Side Shaft)
- Unstake axle shaft nut. Remove nut. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transaxle fluid. Use large screwdrivers or pry bars to pry inner joint from transaxle to release retaining circlip. Disconnect stabilizer bar from suspension arm.
- Remove lower suspension ball stud and nut. Disconnect lower suspension control arm. To remove axle shaft assembly, pull inboard CV joint from differential, and then remove outer CV joint from axle hub.