Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
3. Remove the split pin and driveshaft nut.
4. Drain the transaxle oil.
5. Detach the wheel speed sensor cable from the bracket (for vehicles equipped with ABS).
6. Detach the brake hose cable from the bracket.
7. Remove two flange bolts and detach the knuckle from the strut.
8. Separate the driveshaft from the axle hub by tapping it lightly with a plastic hammer.
9. Drive off the driveshaft from the transaxle or transfer inner shaft using a hammer and brass bar.
CAUTION
1. Use a pry bar so you do not damage the joint.
2. If you pull the driveshaft by excessive force, components inside the joint kit can be displaced causing the boot to be torn and the bearing to be
damaged.
3. Plug the transaxle case opening with an oil seal cap in order to avoid contamination.
4. Support the driveshaft properly.
5. Replace the retainer ring each time the drive shaft is removed from the transaxle case.
