Without Intermediate Shaft

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NOTE:

Never handle the halfshaft assembly by the inner or outer boots (2). This can cause damage to the boot, which will allow contaminants to enter the Constant Velocity (CV) joint.

NOTE:

The inner tripod joint (1) is designed with a retention feature that prevents the tripod rollers from coming out of the inner joint housing up to a specific load. If this feature is overcome and the rollers are pulled past the retention feature the joint will lock up and no longer function properly. The entire halfshaft assembly (4) must be replaced if this occurs.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

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Using a suitable punch, lift the two staked areas in the hub nut to avoid damaging the halfshaft.
While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub from rotating, remove the hub nut (1) from the halfshaft (2) and discard. The used hub nut is not reusable.
If equipped, remove the engine belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .

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NOTE:
Use care when separating the ball joint stud from the knuckle so the ball joint boot does not get cut.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut (4).
Using (special tool #C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint) separate the ball joint stud from the control arm.

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NOTE:
After separating the control arm from the knuckle, do not let it swing rapidly back up. This can tear the ball joint dust boot.
Insert a pry bar (1) in the opening between the control arm front mounting bolt and the front fascia support beam.
NOTE:
The halfshaft may stick in the hub bearing during removal. A dead-blow or plastic hammer can be used to tap the halfshaft inward and out of the hub bearing.
Pry down on the control arm (2) until the ball joint stud is clear of the control arm. Position the knuckle assembly to the side until it is clear of the ball joint stud. Slowly release the control arm.
Swing the steering knuckle outward and off the halfshaft end.
Place a drain pan under the transmission to catch fluid that may spill from the transmission when the halfshaft is removed.
Hold the halfshaft up and remove support stand.
Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.