Sonata V6-2.7L (2004)
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Drain the transaxle fluid.
3. Remove the split pin from the front hub.
4. With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
5. Disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle.
7. Using a plastic hammer, separate the driveshaft from the axle hub.
8. Push the axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle, and separate the driveshaft from the axle hub.
9. Insert a pry bar between the center bearing bracket and the driveshaft, and then pry the driveshaft from the transaxle. (In case of 2.7L engine)
NOTE: Do not put/ on the driveshaft itself; doing so will damage the D.O.J. or T.J.: be sure to use the pry bar.
10. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft, and pry the driveshaft from the transaxle (Except 2.7L ENG.)
NOTE: Do not insert the pry bar too deeply. It may cause damages on the oil seal.
