Rear HALFSHAFT - GTDI 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G1208529): Removal

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

   Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire.

   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (Removal and Installation).

3. With assistance, remove the halfshaft retaining nut, and retain it for the install procedure.

4. Release the brake caliper.

5. Remove the rear brake disc.

6. Remove the wheel speed sensor.

7. Disconnect the toe link.

8. Release the lower arm.

9. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

   Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the drive flange.

   Special Tool(s):  204-269, 205-491-1, 205-491

10. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.

    Remove the wheel knuckle.

11. Release the halfshaft from the differential.

12. Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal.

    Special Tool(s):  100-012, 308-005

Remove and discard the circlip.