Front Driveshaft Removal and Installation: Removal: Procedure

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NOTE:

Numbered call-outs in figure pertain to list numbers in following procedure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Driveshaft Components For Removal

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
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*1	Intermediate shaft

Spindle Nut - Remove

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

2. Remove the spindle nut.

Engine Undercover - Remove
Transmission Fluid - Drain
Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
Outboard Joint - Disconnect

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