Front Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100
• Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102

1. Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
   Fig 1: Identifying Stake And Spindle Nut

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4. Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ) and the front undercover (see FRONT UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT ).
5. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
6. With active damper system/With headlight leveling system left side: Remove the suspension stroke sensor (see SUSPENSION STROKE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
7. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). Separate the knuckle from the lower arm (C) using the 14 mm ball joint thread protector (D) and the 32 mm ball joint remover (E) (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
   • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
   Fig 2: Identifying Lock Pin, Lower Arm, Castle Nut And Lower Arm

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8. Separate the front driveshaft outboard joint from the front hub using a soft face hammer.
   Fig 3: Separating Front Driveshaft Outboard Joint From Front Hub Using Soft Face Hammer

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9. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub.
   Fig 4: Pulling Knuckle Outward

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10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a pry bar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
    NOTE:

    • Do not pull on 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 or the end of the inboard joint using the pry bar.
    Fig 5: Pulling Driveshaft And Inboard Joint

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11. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
    NOTE: 4
    Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart.
    Fig 6: Driving Inboard Joint Of Intermediate Shaft

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12. Remove the set ring (A) from the left driveshaft inboard joint.
    Fig 7: Identifying Set Ring

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13. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 8: Identifying Set Ring Of Intermediate Shaft

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