HALFSHAFT - Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda Tribute and 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .

Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Wheel Hub Nut
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Remove and discard the front axle wheel hub nut.

Fig 2: Removing Clip
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Remove the clip.

Fig 3: Removing Pinch Bolt And Nut
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Separate the lower control arm from the front wheel knuckle.
1. Remove the pinch bolt and nut.
2. Separate the lower control arm from the front wheel knuckle.
  
  Fig 4: Separating Halfshaft From Front Wheel Knuckle Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the front wheel knuckle.

Fig 5: Removing Halfshaft
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Remove the halfshaft.