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Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Move the vehicle to a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  2. Remove the LH front wheel cap.
  3. Loosen the LH front axle nut.
  4. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
  5. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the sensor from the knuckle.
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  6. Release the clips (x3) that attach LH front wheel speed sensor harness to the LH front knuckle, and then move the sensor aside.
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  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH front knuckle.
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  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH front active dampener.
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  9. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar drop link to the front stabilizer bar, and then remove the drop link from the stabilizer bar.
    NOTE: To prevent ball joint damage, use a T40 tool to prevent the LH drop link ball joint stud from turning while removing the nut.
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  10. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH tie rod to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the tie rod from the knuckle.
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  11. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH front active dampener to the LH front lower aft link.
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  12. If installed, remove and discard the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub.
    NOTE: A new bolt will not  be installed.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  13. Remove the nut and discard the washer that attach the LH front halfshaft to the LH front hub.
    NOTE: If washers are not present, procure a set so they can be installed later in this procedure.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 32 mm deep impact socket
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  14. Install the hydraulic hub puller onto the LH front hub, and then install and hand-tighten the nuts (x5) and washers (x5) that attach the puller to the hub.
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  15. Use the hydraulic hub puller to free the LH front halfshaft from the LH front hub splines.
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  16. Remove the bolt, and discard the nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the control arm from the knuckle.
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  17. Remove the LH front halfshaft from the LH front hub.
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  18. Remove the nuts (x5) and washers (x5), and then remove the hydraulic hub puller from LH front hub.
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  19. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  20. Install the axle removal tool around the inner joint of the LH front halfshaft.
    NOTE: Make sure that the cable loop is not wrapped around the inner boot.
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  21. Use the slide hammer to release the LH front halfshaft from the front drive unit, and then remove the halfshaft from the drive unit.
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