Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 28 mm
 07MAC-SL00201
  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
  1. Remove the front wheels.
  1. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the spindle nut.
  1. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer:
  1. Hold the stabilizer joint pin (A) with a hex wrench (B), and remove the flange nut (C). Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.
  1. Remove the damper fork mounting nut (A), the damper fork mounting bolt (B), and the damper pinch bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).
  1. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the knuckle ball joint, and remove the castle nut (B), then separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) using the ball joint remover.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
    • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
  1. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a plastic hammer.
  1. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential with a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal with the prybar.
  1. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and a hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
    NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart.
R20A3 engine model
K24Z3 engine model
  1. Remove the set ring (A) from the left driveshaft inboard joint.
  1. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft.