Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Never grasp half shaft assembly by the boots. This may cause the boot to pucker or crease and reduce the service life of the boot.
Avoid over angulating or stroking the C/V joints when handling the half shaft.
Half shafts exposed to battery acid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, differential fluid or gasoline may cause the boots to deteriorate. Failure to follow these instructions will result in damage.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the rear suspension knuckles with hub and bearings. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Using special tools 1847017001 (1a), 1840005004 (1b) and 99341011 (1c), remove the halfshaft (1d) from the Rear Drive Unit (RDU).
- If necessary, remove the dust cover (1).
- Remove the oil seal (1).