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Rear Halfshafts - Halfshaft Assembly, Rear, Shaft (LH) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .
  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. On the touchscreen, tap Controls > Service > Towing  to place the vehicle into tow mode.
  4. Loosen the LH rear wheel lug nuts, but do not remove the wheel at this time. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  5. Loosen the LH rear halfshaft nut.
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  6. Remove the rear aero shield panel. See REAR UNDERTRAY AND DIFFUSER - MODEL 3/Y, REAR AERO SHIELD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Remove the LH rear wheel. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  8. Disconnect the LH rear EPB caliper connector.
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  9. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle, remove the caliper from the knuckle, and allow the caliper to hang from an S-hook.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • External Torx E18
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  10. Remove and discard the nut, and remove the washer that attach the LH halfshaft to the hub assembly.
    NOTE: The washers are attached to the nut.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 32 mm deep impact socket
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  11. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
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  12. Remove the LH rear rotor from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Store the rotor face down to reduce likelihood of damage to the rotor face.
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  13. Install the hub puller onto the LH rear rotor, and then install and hand-tighten the puller washers (x5) and the lug nuts (x5) onto the rotor studs.
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  14. Use the hub puller to free the halfshaft from the hub splines.
  15. Remove the lug nuts (x5) and the puller washers (x5) from the LH rear rotor studs, and then remove the hub puller from the rotor.
  16. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
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  17. Remove the grommet that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor cable to the knuckle.
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  18. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See REAR UNDERTRAY AND DIFFUSER - LH REAR SUSPENSION COVER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  19. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear suspension spring:
    WARNING: Springs in a compressed state are under large amounts of energy. Refer to the Tool Profile for the spring compressor kit prior to performing this step for additional warnings and cautions.
  20. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH stabilizer bar drop link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 5 mm hex
    • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  21. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 21 mm combination wrench
    • 21 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  22. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 18 mm combination wrench
    • 18 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  23. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
    • 18 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  24. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower fore link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
    • 18 mm deep socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  25. Lower the support stand to gain access for halfshaft removal.
  26. With assistance, separate the halfshaft from the hub assembly, and then move the halfshaft aside.
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, wear cut resistant gloves and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required when removing the halfshaft.
  27. Position the axle remover cable around the inner joint of the LH rear drive unit halfshaft, and then use a cable tie to hold the axle remover cable in position.
    NOTE: Axle removed from drive unit for demonstration purposes
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  28. Hook the axle remover slide hammer on the 2 axle remover cable loops, and then use the slide hammer to remove the halfshaft from the drive unit.
    WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
    multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.
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