Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal
- 1.NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
Measure the distance from the center of the wheel hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
- 2.
Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to Wheels and Tires .
- 4.NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove and discard the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and using mechanic's wire position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
- 5.NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and disconnect the link.
- 7.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness retainers and position the sensor and harness aside.
- 9.
Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle nut and bolt and disconnect the knuckle from the upper arm.
- 10.
Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and disconnect the shock absorber from the knuckle bracket.
- 12.
Using the Front Hub Remover 205-D070 D93P-1175-B, separate the halfshaft outer CV joint from the hub bearing.
- 14.NOTE: Do not damage the oil seal when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.
Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft inner CV joint from the differential.
- Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
