| Removal |
| 1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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| 3. | Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
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| 4. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
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| 5. | Loosen the lower arm nut and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST(09568-1S100).
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| 6. | Using a plastic hammer (A), remove the front driveshaft (B) from the knuckle assembly (C).
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| 7. | Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then remove the driveshaft RH.
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| 8. | Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft.
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| 9. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 10. | Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment") |
Components1. Driveshaft (LH)2. Inner shaft bearing bracket3. Driveshaft (RH)
Components1. BJ assembly 2. Circlip 3. BJ boot band 4. BJ boot 5. Shaft6. TJ boot band7. TJ boot8. Spider assembly9. Snap ring10. TJ Housing11. Circlip
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.2.Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.3.Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the warm position when connected in reverse.
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