TL AWD V6-3.7L (2010)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Removal and Replacement
Front Driveshaft Removal
Front Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required
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Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
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Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
1. Raise and support the vehicle See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer:
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Manual transmission See: Manual Transmission/Transaxle/Fluid - M/T/Service and Repair
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Automatic transmission See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/ATF Replacement
5. Hold the stabilizer joint pin (A) using a hex wrench (B), and remove the flange nut (C). Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.
6. Remove the damper fork mounting nut (A), the damper fork mounting bolt (B), and the damper pinch bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).
