Axle Shafts: Removal
- Drain transmission, then bend tabs on spindle nut washer and loosen nut. Raise and support vehicle. Remove nut and wheel.
- Remove ball joint nut and separate steering knuckle from ball joint. Pull steering knuckle outward until axle shaft is clear of front hub.
- Pry constant velocity (CV) joint out of transaxle case approximately 1/2", this will collapse spring clip (on axle shaft inside transaxle case) and allow axle shaft to be withdrawn from case. See Fig 1.
- Pull axle shaft out of transaxle case and out of front hub assembly. Repeat procedures for other axle shaft.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA CO.