Front Driveshaft Removal & Installation: Removal

1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Front Spindle Nut - Remove

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1. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)

2. Remove the spindle nut.
4. Splash Shield - Remove (If necessary)
5. Transmission Fluid - Drain
1. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
6. Front Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
7. Front Outboard Joint - Disconnect

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8. Front Inboard Joint - Disconnect

Left driveshaft

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1. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) using a pry bar.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint using the pry bar.

2. Left driveshaft: 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.

3. Left driveshaft: Remove the set ring (C).

Right driveshaft

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4. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer

5. Right driveshaft: 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

6. Right driveshaft: Remove the set ring (C).