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Remove the split pin from the rear hub and driveshaft nut.
Remove the aluminum wheel cover using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel.
Remove the split pin from the rear hub and driveshaft nut.
Remove the spare tire and support the hanger of the main muffler to avoid interference with the differential carrier in removing the R.H. driveshaft.
After making matchmarks on the propeller rubber coupling and differential flange, remove the mounting bolts and nuts.
Remove the differential mounting bolts and nuts while the differential carrier is supported by jack.
Remove the driveshaft from the differential carrier by inserting a pry bar between the differential carrier and the driveshaft.
After lowering the jack, move the differential carrier to the rear, and then remove it.
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the rear driveshaft from the rear axle hub.
Use a pry bar to avoid damage to the joint.
If you pull the driveshaft with excessive force, components inside the joint can be loosened and cause the boot to be torn or the bearing tobe damaged.
Plug the transaxle case opening with an oil seal cap in order to avoid contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
While loosening the driveshaft nut, do not let the vehicle weight bear on the wheel bearing.
