Removal and Installation, Rear Drive Half Shaft

Halfshaft





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Remove the rear coil spring.





2. Remove and discard the nut.





3. CAUTION: Make sure to support the wheel knuckle.

Remove the nut and separate the lower ball joints.





4. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the knuckle.





5. Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft.

Installation





1. Install the halfshaft into the differential.





2. Using the special tool, install the halfshaft end into the hub assembly.





3. Position the lower ball joint and install the nut.





4. Install the halfshaft nut.
5. Install the rear coil spring.