Removing the drive shaft from the stub axle (right-hand side)

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Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Wheel Spindle From Control Arm

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Grip the drive shaft. Pull the drive shaft down towards the control arm so that it does not tension.

Pull the brake disc outwards. At the same time, pull on the constant velocity joint towards the gearbox so that the drive shaft loosens.

Allow the drive shaft to lie on the control arm.