Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) using a pry bar.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint using the pry bar.
2.
Left driveshaft: 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.
3.
Left driveshaft: Remove the set ring (C).
Right driveshaft
4.
Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer.
5.
Right driveshaft: 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.
6.
Right driveshaft: Remove the set ring (C).
1.
Inboard Joint - Connect
Right driveshaft
1.
Right driveshaft: Apply 0.5?1.0 g (0.018?0.035 oz) of molybdenum grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft.
2.
Right driveshaft: After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2?3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft during reassembly.
3.
Left driveshaft: Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent.
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
4.
Left driveshaft: Dry the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with compressed air.
5.
Install a new set ring (A).
6.
Insert the left driveshaft inboard end (B) of the driveshaft into the differential (C) or the intermediate shaft (D) until the set ring locks in the groove (E).
NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.
2.
Outboard Joint - Connect
1.
Apply about 5 g (0.18 oz) of molybdenum grease to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
NOTE: The grease helps to prevent noise and vibration.
2.
Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B) on the knuckle.
