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Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.
caution
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer from the front hub under applying the break.
Remove the ball joint assembly mounting nut (A) from the knuckle.
Remove the split pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the front knuckle by using a SST (09568-34000).
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle hub (B).
Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle case.
Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
Pull out the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle case.
Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
If the driveshaft is damaged, replace the driveshaft assembly.
