Removal

Engine
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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CAUTION: Discard the nut.

CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

Special Service Tool

Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.

CAUTION: Discard the nut.

WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

CAUTION: Discard the nut.

Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

NOTE:
Discard the gasket.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

NOTE:
Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

1 Using a suitable hydraulic platform, support the engine and transmission assembly.

NOTE:
Loosen the bolt, but do not fully remove.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.