Front Drive Shaft Assembly: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See Step 15 in DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
  SST 09930-00010
  
  NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
2. Remove the front axle hub nut.
Fig 1: Releasing Staked Part Of Front Axle Hub Nut Using SST
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SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (See Step 12 in REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front axle assembly from the drive shaft assembly.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot, dust cover and oil seal.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
Fig 2: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly Using SST
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REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Using water pump pliers, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
2. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot, dust cover and oil seal.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
Fig 3: Removing Bearing Bracket Hole Snap Ring Using Water Pump Pliers
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INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (See INSPECTION )