Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm (  07MAC-SL00201)
 



1.Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.

2.Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.

 

3.Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.

4.Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer:


5.Remove the stabilizer link (A) from the stabilizer (B).

 

6.Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.

NOTE:
  • To avoid damaging the ball joint, install a hex nut on to the threads of the ball joint.
  • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.

 

7.Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with the special tool.

8.Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.

 

9.SPLM manual transmission left and right driveshaft, SPHM manual transmission left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint from the differential case with a prybar.
SPHM manual transmission right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint off of the intermediate shaft with a drift and hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft, because the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

SPLM manual transmission left and right driveshaft 

SPHM manual transmission left driveshaft 

SPHM manual transmission right driveshaft