To remove the Axle Shaft, first loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle with a jack, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the wheel. Thereafter, discard the cotter pin from the hub nut and the defective old cotter pin, then remove the Axle Shaft/hub nut lock and spring washer. Loosen the Axle Shaft/hub bolt with a large socket and breaker bar. A prybar can be wedged between two wheel studs to stop the hub from turning. While it is not necessary to drain the transaxle lubricant, it may be wise if the mileage suggests the lubricant change is due. Remove the bolt and nut that secure the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Then pry the lower control arm downwards to separate. To loosen the Axle Shaft from mating splines on the hub, tap the Axle Shaft at its end with a soft-faced hammer; a puller may be required if stuck. Remove the Axle Shaft from the hub by pulling out on the steering knuckle, angling if needed, and then suspend the Axle Shaft outer end. Inspect the differential seal for lubricant leaks. A leak requires seal replacement after Axle Shaft removal. To remove the right-hand Axle Shaft from the V6 model, remove the center bearing bracket mounting bolts, support the Axle Shaft assembly and slide the intermediate shaft from the transaxle. On the four-cylinder model, pry the inner joint off the transaxle side gear shaft with a prybar, using the gearcase as a fulcrum. On the V6 model, pry off the left Axle Shaft inner joint using the same technique. Do not pull on the inner joint. While removing the Axle Shaft assembly, ensure the inner joint is not overextended and the axleshaft boots are undamaged. If it is essential to move the vehicle with the Axle Shaft out then a large bolt with washers must be placed through the hub and tightly fastened. In order to install it properly, on reversing the order of removal apply an even bead of multipurpose grease at the spline of the inner joint. When you install a Axle Shaft of a four-cylinder model, or a left Axle Shaft in a V6 model, hold the Axle Shaft straight out. Push it in sharply to seat the snap ring. Check for proper seating by pulling on the inner CV joint by hand. On 3.0L V6 models, the centre bearing bracket must be installed and bolts tightened to specification. Remove any contaminants from the thread of the Axle Shaft outer CV joint. Install the spring washer and nut. Tighten the hub nut to the specified torque. Install a new cotter pin and bend the ends of the pin over completely. To complete the task, fit the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle, tighten the lug nuts to specification, and add transaxle lubricant as necessary.