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1) Remove the cotterpin for the CV shaft axle nut and loosen nut
2)Jack the front of the vehicle
3) Place a jack stand under to secure the raised vehicle
4)Remove the tire
4) Remove the tie rod cotterpin & nut. Use a gear puller to loosen the tie rod joint (or use a tie rod joint splitter if you plan on replacing the tie rod ball joint).
5) Remove the axle nut
6) Remove the 2 nuts and 1 bolt for the lower ball joint.
7) Use your puller to free the axle shaft from the wheel hub. and separate the hub from the CV shaft
8) Place a pry bar between the CV shaft and transaxle and pry the CV shaft loose.
9) Remove the shaft
TO INSTALL: IMPORTANT-DO NOT BEND THE CV SHAFT JOINTS. DO NOT PULL ON THE SHAFT JOINTS. DO NOT USE A HAMMER TO INSTALL
1) Lube the CV shaft (tranaxle side) spline. Insert the shaft with the split ring retainer opening at 6 o'clock. Firmly press the shaft into the transaxle
2) Lube the wheel hub shaft spline and place wheel hub over the shaft.
3) Reinstall everything removed in removal steps. Torque each to Mfg. specs.
4) Have a beer to celebrate completion!
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