Front Driveshaft Removal and Installation
3. Spindle Nut - Remove
1.
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B).
2.
Remove the spindle nut.

5. Transmission Fluid - Drain
1.
Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer:


7. Outboard Joint - Disconnect
1.
Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a soft face hammer.

8. Inboard Joint - Disconnect

Left driveshaft

Right driveshaft
1.
Pry the inboard joint (A) using a pry bar.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.
2.
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.

9. Set Ring - Remove


NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are clean.

1. Set Ring - Install

2. Inboard Joint - Connect
1.
Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent.
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
2.
Dry the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with compressed air.
3.
Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) until the set ring (C) locks in the groove (D).
NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.

3. Outboard Joint - Connect
1.
Apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of moly 60 paste (P/N 08734- 0001) to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
NOTE: The paste helps prevent noise and vibration.
2.
Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B) on the knuckle.

5. Spindle Nut - Install
1.
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A).
2.
Install the spindle nut.
3.
Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

7. Driveshaft - After Install Check
1.
Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

8. Transmission Fluid - Refill
1.
Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid:


10. Vehicle - Lift Down


12. Test Drive - Check