Right Hand (RH) Front Half Shaft
REMOVAL
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22 - Tires and Wheels/Tires/Removal and Installation).
- With the tool 1870815000 (1a) remove and DISCARD the axle nut (1b) fixing the right front driveshaft to the wheel hub.
- Remove the strut assembly. Refer to STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Using a suitable tool, disconnect the right front driveshaft (1a) from the wheel hub (1b).
- With a suitable tool, remove the right front halfshaft (1) from the front differential then remove it from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
- Install the right front halfshaft (1) in the front axle.
- Place the outboard end of the axle (1a) into the wheel hub (1b).
- Install the strut assembly. Refer to STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Fit the 1870815000 tool (1a) and install and tighten a NEW hub nut (1b) to the proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the right front tire and wheel assembly (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Check the front axle fluid level and add as necessary. Refer to FLUID, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.


