HALFSHAFT (Front): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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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