Quest Minivan SE V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999)
3. Remove nut securing lower ball joint to transverse link.
4. Separate transverse link from knuckle.
5. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller.
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When removing drive shaft, cover boots with a shop towel to prevent damage to them.
6. Remove right drive shaft from transaxle.
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Position drain pan beneath transaxle.
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Remove support bearing bolts and pull drive shaft from transaxle.
7. Remove left drive shaft from transaxle.
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Insert screwdriver into transaxle opening for right drive shaft and strike with a hammer.
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Be careful not to damage pinion mate shaft and side gear.
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race, before separating joint assembly.