Front Drive Halfshafts

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Removal and Installation

Both halfshafts

1. NOTICE: Do not loosen the front axle wheel end nut until after the wheel and tire assembly are removed from the vehicle. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is unloaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Vehicle Lifting

2. Remove the front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

3. Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
- To install, tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).





4. NOTICE: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.

- Discard the bolts.

- Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.

- To install, tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).

5. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard Constant Velocity (CV) joint from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV joint components can result.

Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.





6. Remove and discard the tie-rod nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

7. Using the C-Frame and Screw, separate the tie rod from the knuckle.





8. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut and grommet to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

9. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

10. NOTE: Do not allow the knuckle to hang freely. It is possible to overextend and internally separate each inner CV joint from its housing.

Using the Steering Arm Remover, disconnect the upper ball joint from the knuckle.





LH halfshaft

11. NOTICE: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard Constant Velocity (CV) joint housing.

Using the Halfshaft Remover, disengage the LH CV joint housing from the side gear.





12. Remove the LH halfshaft.

RH halfshaft

13. NOTE: Install a new retainer circlip on the outboard spline end of the axle shaft before reseating the axle shaft in the differential side gear.

Pull the RH halfshaft and the axle shaft away from the axle tube, and separate the inboard CV joint housing from the axle shaft.





14. Remove the RH halfshaft.





Both halfshafts

15. NOTE: Start one end of the circlip in the groove and work the circlip over the halfshaft and into the groove to prevent the circlip from overexpanding.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.