Preparations for removing the drive shaft

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Nuts Between Spring Strut And Wheel Spindle

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Position a mobile jack under the control arm at light contact.

Remove the screws and nuts between the spring strut and the wheel spindle.

Press the drive shaft together as much as possible. Angle the hub out and remove the drive shaft from the hub.

Allow the drive shaft to rest on the control arm.

Hang the wheel spindle on a hook.