Front Driveshaft Removal

Front Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the front wheels.

3. Pry up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.

4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer:
- Manual transmission MTF Inspection and Replacement

- Automatic transmission ATF Replacement

5. Separate the front stabilizer link from the lower arm. Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

6. Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then separate the ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover. Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
NOTE:

- To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint. Ball Joint Removal

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.





7. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the front hub using a plastic hammer.






8. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

- Be careful not to damage the oil seal using a prybar.





9. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and a hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart.






10. Remove the set ring (A) from the left driveshaft inboard joint.






11. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft.