Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

Disengage caulk ("A") and remove drive shaft nut (1) and washer.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Shaft Nut And Washer
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Hoist vehicle.
Remove wheel.
Drain transaxle oil.
Remove tie rod end split pin (1) and castle nut (2).
Disconnect tie rod end (3) from steering knuckle (4) by using special tool.
Special Tool
1. 09913-65210
  
  Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod End Split Pin And Castle Nut
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Using plastic hammer (2), drive out drive shaft joint (1) so as to release snap ring fitting of joint spline at center shaft.

Fig 3: Releasing Snap Ring Fitting Of Joint Spline At Center Shaft
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Disconnect front suspension control arm ball stud (1) from steering knuckle (2) after removing ball stud bolt (3) and nut.

Fig 4: Removing Ball Stud Bolt
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Remove drive shaft assembly.
CAUTION: To prevent damage of boots, be careful not to contact them with other parts when removing drive shaft assembly.
Remove center shaft support bolts (3) and remove center shaft support (2) with center shaft (1) from differential side gear shaft (if equipped).

Fig 5: Removing Center Shaft Support
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