Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MACSL0A202

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Pry up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
   Fig 1: Identifying Locking Tab On Spindle Nut

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4. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new sealing washer:
   • Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )
   • Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )
5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, and remove the castle nut (B), then separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
   • Do not hammer or pry on the lower arm to disconnect the ball joint or you will damage the ball joint.
     Fig 2: Identifying Lock Pin From Lower Arm Ball Joint & Castle Nut

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6. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a plastic hammer.
   Fig 3: Pulling Knuckle Outward & Outboard Joint From Front Hub

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7. Left and right driveshaft (M/T model)/left driveshaft (A/T model): Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential with a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
   NOTE:

   • Do not pull the assembly by the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
   • Be careful not to damage the oil seal with the prybar.
     Fig 4: Identifying Inboard Joint & Driveshaft

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8. Right driveshaft (A/T model): Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and a hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
   NOTE: Do not pull the assembly by the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart.
   Fig 5: Identifying Inboard Joint & Driveshaft

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9. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint (Except A/T model right driveshaft).
   Fig 6: Identifying Set Ring From Inboard Joint

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10. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft (A/T model right driveshaft).
    Fig 7: Identifying Set Ring From Intermediate Shaft

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