Probe V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1994)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Halfshaft Assembly (Both sides)
Removal
CAUTION:
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Do not begin this removal procedure unless the following parts are available:
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A new front axle wheel hub retainer.
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A new inboard driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
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Once removed, these parts must not be reused during assembly. Their torque holding ability or retention capability is diminished during removal.
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When removing both the LH front wheel driveshaft and joint and RH front wheel driveshaft and joint, Transaxle Plugs T88C-7025-AH must be
installed. Failure to use this tool can result in dislocation of the differential side gears on 4EAT and MTX equipped vehicles. Should the
differential side gears become misaligned, the differential will have to be removed from the transaxle to re-align the differential side gears.
NOTE: When removing the front wheel driveshaft and joint, Transaxle Plugs T88C-7025-AH must be installed to prevent oil leakage
1. Raise and support the vehicle
2. Remove the lug nut and the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Carefully raise the staked portion of the front axle wheel hub retainer by using a small cape chisel and a hammer.
CAUTION: The front axle wheel hub retainer must never be reused.
NOTE: When loosening the front axle wheel hub retainer, lock the wheel hub by applying the brakes.
4. Remove and discard the front axle wheel hub retainer.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the front suspension lower arm to ease the separation of the ball joint from the ball joint clamp.
