FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.

  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH


    1. A000VFM

      Using needle-nose pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  5. DISCONNECT INBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Disconnect the inboard joint boot from the front drive inboard joint assembly.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove any old grease from the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

    2. A000X36E06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive inboard joint assembly LH and front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

      Note

      Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

    3. Remove the front drive inboard joint assembly LH from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

    4. A000YHU

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the front drive inner shaft inner shaft snap ring LH.

    5. A000UT7E07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH and tripod joint.

      Note

      Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

    6. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

      Note

      Do not tap the roller.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH


    1. A000VAR

      for Sport Package:

      Using needle-nose pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

    2. A000VGQ

      except Sport Package:

      Using pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH


    1. A000VKC

      Using pliers, remove the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Remove the outboard joint boot from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

    2. Remove any old grease from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH


    1. A000UBWE10

      Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover LH.

      SST
      09950-00020

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the front drive inboard joint assembly.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING


    1. A000Y3L

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring RH.

    2. A000UKAE02

      Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft bearing.

      SST
      09527-10011

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the front drive inboard joint assembly.