Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required
  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
  1. Remove the front wheels.
  1. Pry up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
  1. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer:
  1. Remove the stabilizer link (A) from the stabilizer (B).
  1. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, and remove the castle nut (B), then separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
    • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry could damage the ball joint.
  1. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the hub using a plastic hammer.
  1. Left and Right driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential with 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 with the prybar.
  1. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint.