Removal Procedure

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 1: View of Front Hub/Rotor Assembly
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Remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the engine under cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Frame and Underbody.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Of Axle Shaft Caulking Nut And Lower Ball Joint Nut

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Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.
Remove the lower ball joint nut.

NOTE: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

Fig 3: Separating The Steering Knuckle From The Lower Ball Joint Using KM-507-C

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Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint using KM-507-C . See Special Tools and Equipment .
Remove the tie rod nut.

NOTE: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod End With KM-507-C

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Separate the tie rod end using the KM-507-C (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 5: View Of Drive Axle And Wheel Hub

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Push the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.

NOTE: Refer to Drive Axle Notice in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.

Remove the drive axle from the transaxle using the KM-460-B . See Special Tools and Equipment .