TIBURON(GK) > 2003 > G 2.7 V6 DOHC > Driveshaft and axle > Driveshaft Assembly > Front Driveshaft
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Assembly > Front Driveshaft > Repair procedures
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the split pin and driveshaft nut from the front hub.
3. Drain the transaxle fluid.
4. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from knuckle, and the knuckle from strut assembly.
5. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
6. Push the axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle, and separate the driveshaft from the axle hub.
7. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle
case.
1. Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
2. Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal. [max. depth : 7 mm
(0.28 in.)]
3. Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the double offset joint or
tripod joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot ora damaged bearing.
8. Insert a pry bar between the center bearing bracket and the driveshaft, and then pry the driveshaft from the
center bearing. (2.7L engine)
Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the tripod joint : be sure to use the pry bar.
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