Front Driveshaft Removal and Installation: Removal

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
	Replace
*1	Intermediate shaft

1. Front Wheel - Remove
2. Spindle Nut - Remove

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   1. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B). 2. Remove the spindle nut.

3. Engine Undercover - Remove
4. Transmission Fluid - Drain
5. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
6. Outboard Joint - Disconnect

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   NOTE:  Be careful not to damage the outboard joint threads and the wheel speed sensor.

7. Inboard Joint - Disconnect (Both Sides)

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   Left driveshaft 

   1. Pry the inboard joint (A) using a pry bar.

   NOTE:  Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.

   2. 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.

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   Right driveshaft 

   1. Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer.

   2. 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.

8. Set Ring - Remove