FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD): Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor.
2. Disengage the 3 clamps.
3. Remove the bolt and separate the skid control sensor wire from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Speed Sensor Bolts & Clamps
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP
1. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the front axle hub grease cap.
  NOTE: Do not damage the axle hub.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Hub Grease Cap
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Remove the cotter pin and adjusting lock cap.
2. Remove the front axle hub nut.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Cotter Pin & Nut
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2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09628-62011
  
  Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using SST
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SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front lower ball joint attachment from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Front Lower Ball Joint Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
  SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the oil seal.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly Using SST
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