TSX L4-2.4L (2005)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Removal
Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
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Ball joint thread protector, 07AAF-SDAA100
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
4. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer:
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Manual transmission
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Automatic transmission
5. Hold the stabilizer ball joint pin (A) with a hex wrench (B), and remove the flange nut (C). Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower
arm.
6. Remove the self-locking nut (A), 12 mm flange bolt (B), and 10 mm flange bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).