Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel.

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





4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer:

- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission MTF Inspection And Replacement (6MT)
- Automatic Transmission

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






6. Separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a soft face hammer.






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






8. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using the pry bar. 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 or the end of the inboard joint using the pry bar.





9. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer (M/T model). Pry the inboard joint (B) from the differential using the pry bar (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 or the end of the inboard using the pry bar.

M/T model





A/T model





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






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