Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the front wheels.

3. Pry up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.

4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new washer:
- 5-speed Manual transmission MTF Inspection and Replacement

- 6-speed Manual transmission MTF Inspection and Replacement

- Automatic transmission





5. Remove the nuts and the bolt, then separate the lower arm using a prybar.






6. Separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the front hub using a plastic hammer.






7. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front hub.






8. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

- Be careful not to damage the oil seal using the prybar.





9. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and a hammer (M/T model). Pry the inboard joint (B) from the differential using a prybar (A/T model). Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft (C) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

- Be careful not to damage the oil seal using the prybar.

M/T model





A/T model





10. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint (except right driveshaft with M/T model).






11. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft (M/T model).