HALFSHAFT (Front): Removal

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove the front wheels and tires.
Remove and discard the front axle wheel hub nut. See Fig 1 .
Remove the brake hose retaining clip. See Fig 2 .
Separate the lower control arm from the front wheel knuckle. Remove the pinch bolt and nut. See Fig 3 . Separate the lower control arm from the front wheel knuckle.
Using the Hub Remover (205-D070), separate the halfshaft from the front wheel knuckle. See Fig 4 .
Remove the halfshaft. See Fig 5 .

Fig 1: Locating Front Axle Shaft Wheel Hub Nut

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Fig 2: Locating Front Brake Hose Retaining Clip

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Fig 3: Separating Lower Control Arm From Front Wheel

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Fig 4: Separating Axle Shaft From Front Wheel Knuckle

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Fig 5: Removing Halfshaft

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