Tracker 4WD V6-2.5L VIN 4 (2001)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle
Left Side
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement-Left
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Tools Required
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J37780 Axle Shaft Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the following components (if the vehicle is equipped):
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The 4 skid plate bolts
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The front skid plate
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the 6 bolts (2) and the flange (1)
5. Remove the drive axle shaft snap ring (1).
6. Remove the drive axle shaft spindle washer (1) from the drive axle shaft.
Caution: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support the lower control arm when removing the
coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the lower control arm
before all of the tension is relieved.
7. Use a hydraulic jack in order to support the front control arm.
8. Remove the following components from the front control arm:
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The 3 nuts
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The 3 bolts
9. Separate the following components from the front control arm:
