Driveshaft Removal

Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required

- Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel.

3. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.






4. Remove the splash shield Splash Shield Replacement.

5. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer:

- Manual transmission Service and Repair
- CVT CVT Fluid Replacement (CVT)

6. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the 14 mm ball joint thread protector and the 28 mm ball joint remover Ball Joint Removal.






7. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a soft face hammer.






8. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a pry bar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.





9. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer (M/T model). Pry the inboard joint (B) from the differential using the pry bar (CVT model). Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft (C) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the drift punch or the pry bar.

M/T model





CVT model





10. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint (except M/T model right driveshaft).






11. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft (M/T model).