HALFSHAFT (Rear): 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.

Remove the rear coil spring. See REAR COIL SPRING .
Remove and discard the halfshaft nut. See Fig 1 .
CAUTION: Make sure to support the wheel knuckle.
Remove the nut and separate the lower ball joints. See Fig 2 .
Using the Hub Remover (205-D070), separate the halfshaft from the knuckle. See Fig 3 .
Remove the halfshaft from the differential. See Fig 4 .

Fig 1: Locating Rear Axle Shaft Wheel Hub Nut

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Fig 2: Locating Rear Suspension Lower Ball Joint Nut

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Fig 3: Removing Rear Axle Shaft From Wheel Hub

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Fig 4: Removing Rear Axle Shaft From Differential

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