Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheel Removal in Wheels and Tires.
3. Loosen or remove the stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt as needed. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering.
4. Disconnect ball joint from knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension.



5. Remove the hub nut (2). Insert a drift or screwdriver (1) into the caliper and rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.



6. Disconnect the axle from the hub using the (1) J 28733-B . The hub may be partially installed to protect the threads. Move the strut and knuckle rearward.



7. Using the (4) J 33008 and the (2) , J 2619-01 disconnect the drive axle from the transaxle.




Notice: Do not overextend the wheel drive shaft. Allowing the inboard joint to overextend can cause separation of the internal components and lead to joint failure.

8. Remove to wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.

1. Inspect the tripot housing at the transmission seal surface for corrosion, if corrosion is present, sand the surface in a rotational motion around the sealing surface with 320 grit emery cloth until smooth.
2. Lubricate the tripot housing surface with clean transmission fluid.
3. Push the axle into the transaxle (1). Verify that the drive axle is seated by grasping the inner joint housing and pulling. Do not pull on the drive axle shaft.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the drive axle into the hub and bearing. Install a new hub nut (2). Insert a drift or screwdriver (1) into the caliper and rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.

Tighten
Hub nut to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).

5. Connect the ball joint to the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension.
6. Install the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering.
7. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheel Installation in Wheels and Tires.
8. Lower the vehicle.