| 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 mode control actuator connector.3.Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connected in reverse.
Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the rear bumper.(Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper")3.Remove the rear corner radar unit (A) after loosening the mounting nuts. • Take care not to separate the bracket from rear bumper when removing the rear corner radar sensor.