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Section 16 (Front Half Shaft): Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
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  3. While holding link ball joint stem from rotating, remove nut (2) fastening stabilizer link (1) to shock clevis bracket (3). Slide link ball joint stem from clevis bracket.
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  4. Remove nut and pinch bolt (1) fastening clevis bracket (3) to bottom of shock assembly (2).
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  5. Remove nut (3) and bolt (1) attaching shock clevis bracket (2) to lower control arm (7).
  6. Pull lower end of clevis bracket outward away from lower control arm bushing, then slide it off shock assembly. It may be necessary to use an appropriate prying tool to spread clamp area of clevis bracket allowing removal from shock assembly.
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  7. While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from rotating, remove hub nut (1) from axle half shaft (2).
    NOTE:

    In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before mounting bolts are removed, by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.

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  8. Remove two bolts (1) securing disc brake caliper and adapter (2) to knuckle (3).
  9. Remove disc brake caliper and adapter (2) from knuckle (3) as an assembly. Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.
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  10. Remove any clips (3) retaining brake rotor (2) to wheel studs.
  11. Slide brake rotor (2) off hub and bearing (1).
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    CAUTION:

    In following step, use care not to damage ball joint seal boot while sliding Puller, into place past seal boot.

  12. Using Puller (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (2), separate upper ball joint stud (1) from knuckle.
  13. Remove tool.
  14. Remove nut (1) from end of upper ball joint stud.
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  15. Remove clip (3) fastening wheel speed sensor (2) to knuckle (4).
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  16. Disengage right halfshaft (1) from axle and remove from vehicle.
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  17. Remove left halfshaft (1) from vehicle.
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