Passport EX 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC MFI (2001)
11. Remove the lower bolt and nut (2) of the shock absorber.
12. Remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
13. Disconnect the hose of the shift on the fly.
14. Disconnect the actuator connector.
15. Remove the bolts and nuts of the lower control arm (Frame side), then disconnect the lower control arm from frame.
16. Disconnect between the right side upper control arm and the knuckle, then remove the knuckle with lower control arm.
CAUTION: When removing the knuckle, be careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.
17. Support the differential case by the jack.
18. Remove the front axle mounting bolts and nuts, lower the jack slowly. Remove the left side drive shaft end from the knuckle, then lower the axle
assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
1. Make sure the axle assembly is supported securely when performing repairs.
2. Do not damage the power steering unit when performing the repairs.
3. Do not damage the shift-on-the fly hose bracket when performing the repairs.
Installation
1. Support the differential case with a jack.
2. Jack up the front drive axle assembly, install the left side drive shaft to the knuckle, then install the mount bolts and nuts.
CAUTION:
1. Do not damage the power steering unit when performing the repairs.
2. Do not damage the shift-on-the fly hose bracket when performing the repairs.
3. When installing the drive shaft to the knuckle, be careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.