Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
4. Insert a drift (1) into the rotor and against the caliper in order to prevent the rotor from turning.
5. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2).
6. Remove the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.

Important: Be sure that the wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from the ball joint after disconnecting the electrical connector from the sensor.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor and reposition the wiring harness away from the ball joint.
8. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.



9. Use theJ 42129 in order to remove the hub and the bearing.




Important: Be sure to bottom out the threads as much as possible while assembling the J 2619-01 the J 33008-A and the J 29794 .

10. Assemble the J 2619-01 , the J 33008-A and the J 29794 .
11. Using the J 2619-01 , the J 33008-A and the J 29794 , disengage the wheel drive shaft from the transaxle.
12. Remove the drive shaft from the vehicle.

1. Install the axle shaft (2) to the transaxle (1).
2. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged to the transaxle by grasping the inner tripod housing and pulling outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar. The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.



3. Install the wheel drive shaft (1) to the steering knuckle (2).
4. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
5. Connect the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
6. Connect the wheel speed electrical connector.



7. Insert a drift (1) into the rotor and against the caliper in order to prevent the rotor from turning.

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.

8. Install the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to the axle shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 385 N·m (284 lb ft).

9. Connect the tie rod to the knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.