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Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Axle Shaft Assembly, Constant Velocity Type

Removal and Installation

Front Axle Shafts

Removal

1. Remove bolts fixing drive shaft to final drive.
2. Remove free-running hub assembly with brake pedal depressed.

Remove brake caliper assembly without disconnecting brake hydraulic line. Make sure that brake hose is not twisted.
Remove tie-rod ball joint.

3. Remove nuts fixing lower ball joint on lower link. Support lower link with Jack.
4. Remove upper ball joint fixing bolt.
5. Remove shock absorber lower bolt.

6. Remove drive shaft with knuckle. Cover drive shaft boot with a suitable protector.

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