Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Inserting Brass Drift In Brake Rotor Cooling Fins & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket (2 Of 2)
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Insert a brass drift or equivalent in the brake rotor cooing fins and the brake caliper mounting bracket to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning.
Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Bearing & Hub Using J 21579
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Using the J 21579, remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
Remove the J 21579 from the steering knuckle.
Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Assemble the J 45341 and the J 2619-01.
Wrap the wheel drive shaft inner and outer boot seals in shop towels. This will help protect the seals during the removal an installation process.
NOTE: Use care not to damage the wheel drive shaft inner and outer boot seals on removal.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft
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Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.