2000 Dodge Caravan CV halfshaft

Tiny
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2000 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic n/a miles

I am working on a 2000 Dodge Caravan and I and changing out the halfshaft. I am not sure exactly what side it is cause I dont have the car right now. But I was wondering what are the steps to taking one out and installing one?
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 9:39 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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You'll need a socket large enough to remove the axle nut, and a tool to break the ball joint free. Then just pull the strut rotor and all outward until the cv-joint clears the knuckle, I would change the whole shaft, Reanufactured axles are pretty cheap, and it's quicker and easier than messing with seperating the old joint! Use a bucket under the inner joint to catch any tranny fluid that might leak out! If you have trouble with the inboard joint, use to large flat blade screwdrivers, or prybars and pop it out of the differential. With a caravan, instead of breaking the ball joint, mark the outline of the strut with an awl and remove the two bolts. You may need an alignment, but it's much easier!
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 10:04 AM

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