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Remove the split pin and castle nut.
Remove the aluminum wheel cover using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel.
Remove the split pin and castle nut.
Drain the transaxle oil.
Detach the wheel speed sensor cable from the bracket (for vehicles equipped with ABS).
Detach the brake hose cable from the bracket.
Remove two flange bolts and detach the knuckle from the strut.
Separate the driveshaft from the axle hub by tapping it lightly with a plastic hammer.
Drive off the driveshaft from the transaxle or transfer inner shaft using a hammer and brass bar.
Use a pry bar not to damage the joint.
If you pull the driveshaft by excessive force, the components inside the joint kit can be displaced which might cause the boot to be torn and thebearing to be damaged.
Plug the transaxle case opening with an oil seal cap in order to avoid contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring each time the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
While loosening the driveshaft nut, do not allow vehicle weight to be concentrated on the wheel bearing. If the vehicle moves, hold the wheel bearingusing the special tool (09517-21500).
