Pilot 2WD V6-3.5L (2006)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Front Driveshaft
Removal
Front Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
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Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA100
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove and discard the nut.
4. If you need to remove the left driveshaft, drain the transmission fluid. It is not necessary to drain the transmission fluid when the right driveshaft is
removed.
5. Remove the stabilizer link (A) from the damper (B).
6. Remove the clip (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE:
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To avoid damaging the ball joint, install ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint.
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.