2026-08-09

Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction code 4030096011 4030096012 FRT 0.54 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2025-11-10: Halfshaft bolts must be discarded and replaced if removed. Updated steps accordingly.
Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Remove the LH rear wheel cap. See Wheel Cover - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  4. Loosen the LH rear lug nuts (x6).
    205 Nm (151.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
  5. Loosen the LH rear halfshaft bolt.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 24 mm socket
  6. Fully raise the vehicle.
  7. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  8. Remove and discard the LH rear halfshaft bolt.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 24 mm socket
  9. Disconnect the EPB harness electrical connector from the LH rear brake caliper.
    Note
    Release the locking tab.
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake line to the upper control arm.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  11. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the knuckle, and then set it aside.
    150 Nm (110.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
    Note
    Hang the caliper from the body with an S-hook.
    Note
    Route the caliper hose so that it does not get caught on the stabar assembly.
  12. Remove the nylon nut that attaches the LH rear upper control arm to the knuckle, release the upper control arm from the knuckle assembly, and then pivot the knuckle assembly away from the vehicle to separate the halfshaft from the hub.
    150 Nm (110.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
    CAUTION
    Move the brake hose aside to avoid damage.
    CAUTION
    Use caution when releasing the rear upper control from the knuckle.
    Note
    Discard the nylon nut after removal.
  13. Set up the halfshaft removal tool around the LH rear inner halfshaft.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    Note
    x1 U-bolt, x2 nuts
    Note
    Torque hand-tight.
    Note
    Wrap the cable around the inner joint, and then tighten with U-bolt.
  14. Remove the LH rear halfshaft from the vehicle.
    Note
    Use slide hammer with cable eyelets to release.
    CAUTION
    To avoid damage to the halfshaft boots and oil seals, exercise caution when removing.

Install

  1. Install the LH rear halfshaft.
    Note
    Position the C-clip opening at the bottom of the axle to ease installation.
    CAUTION
    Make sure the axle is fully seated into drive unit. Straighten axle and apply pressure to opposite end until an audible click is heard, Audible click indicates the C-clip is fully engaged. If audible click is not heard, then adjust the halfshaft position and reinstall.
  2. Position the LH rear knuckle assembly into the LH rear upper control arm, and then install a new nylon nut that attaches the control arm to the knuckle.
    150 Nm (110.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
    Note
    Counter-hold the joint to install the nut. Support suspension to ease installation.
    Note
    Make sure the brake hose is properly routed.
  3. Engage the LH rear halfshaft to the LH rear hub assembly, and then install and hand-tighten a new halfshaft bolt until the bolt flange is seated on the hub.
    Note
    Make sure to use a new halfshaft bolt.
    Note
    After positioning the halfshaft against the hub, rotate the hub until the splines click. If splines are properly engaged, the hub will rotate halfshaft.
    Note
    With the halfshaft properly engaged with the hub assembly, tighten the bolt so that the bolt flange is seated on the hub. This will prevent accidental spline disengagement until the bolt is torqued.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 24 mm socket
  4. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear knuckle.
    150 Nm (110.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake line to the upper control arm.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Connect the LH rear EPB harness electrical connector.
    Note
    Engage the locking tab.
  7. Hand tighten the LH rear wheel lug nuts.
    Note
    Tightening of the wheel lug nuts will be done later in this procedure.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
  8. Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground.
  9. Torque the LH rear halfshaft bolt.
    300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 24 mm socket
  10. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  11. Install the LH rear wheel cap. See Wheel Cover - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  12. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  13. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.