Removal (Right-Side Shaft)
- Unstake axle shaft nut. Remove nut. Raise and support vehicle. Use a plastic hammer to drive CV joint from center shaft. 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 joint from axle hub. To remove center shaft, drain transaxle fluid. Remove center bearing support bolts, and remove center shaft from differential gear.
NOTE:
DO NOT disassemble outboard CV joints. If joint is faulty, replace as an assembly.