Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Front Axle Shaft
Removal and Installation
DRIVE SHAFT
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with wire. Refer to See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front.
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Strut / Shock
Absorber/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Coil Spring And Strut.
6. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
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Support lower link with jack.
Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
8. Remove drive shaft mounting bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
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When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL