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Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Undo caulking (1) and remove drive shaft nut (2).
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Nut
    G04807961Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
  3. Drain front differential oil.
  4. Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle referring to STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove stabilizer joint from stabilizer bar.
  6. Remove brake hose mounting bolt.
  7. Remove suspension control arm referring to SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove front drive shaft flange nuts (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Drive Shaft Flange Nuts
    G04807962Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove drive shaft assembly from front differential.
    CAUTION: To prevent breakage of boots (wheel side and differential side), do not contact them with other parts when removing drive shaft assembly.
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