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* Remove the wheel cover or hub cap.Remove the cotter pin * Break the hub nut loose with a socket and large breaker bar NOTE: If the socket will not fit through the opening in the center of the wheel install the spare * Loosen the lug nuts raise and support car securely on jackstands.Remove the wheel and drain the transaxle lubricant. * Detach the stabilizer bar link(s) from the control arm(s) * Separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.Now remove the driveaxle/hub nut * Swing the knuckle/hub assembly out (away from the car) until the end of the driveaxle is free of the hub.If the driveaxle splines stick in the hub tap on the end of the driveaxle with aplastic hammer.Carefully pry the inner CV joint from the transaxle using a large screwdriver or prybar positioned between the CV joint housing and the transaxle housing.Support the outer end of the driveaxle with a piece of wire to avoid unnecessary strain on the inner CV joint * Support the CV joints and carefully remove the driveaxle from the vehicle

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