2. Remove the hub cap and loosen the lug nuts. Use a jack and jack stands to raise the vehicle, until the tire is off the ground. Remove the lug nuts and remove the tire.
3. Remove the brake caliper and the brake disc from the hub assembly.
4. Remove the four bolts holding the strut assembly to the steering knuckle. Use a pry bar to separate the strut assembly from the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the three bolts holding the CV axle shaft to the wheel hub assembly. Use a pry bar to separate the CV axle shaft from the wheel hub assembly.
6. Remove the pinch bolt holding the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a pry bar to separate the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the axle nut from the end of the CV axle shaft using a 36 mm socket.
8. Remove the CV axle shaft from the transmission by pulling it out of the transmission. If it does not come out easily, you can use a pry bar to pry it out.
9. Take the new CV axle shaft and insert it into the transmission. Slide it in gently until it stops. You can use a hammer or a mallet to tap it in. Make sure that the inner splines are completely engaged with the differential gears.
10. Place the axle nut on the end of the CV axle shaft. Tighten the axle nut using a 36 mm socket until it is snug.
11. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install the pinch bolt. Tighten the pinch bolt until it is snug.
12. Install the three bolts holding the CV axle shaft to the wheel hub assembly. Tighten the three bolts until the axle can spin freely.
13. Reinstall the strut assembly to the steering knuckle, install the four bolts and tighten the bolts until they are snug.
14. Reinstall the brake disc and the caliper to the hub. Tighten the bolts until they are snug.
15. Install the wheel, then the lug nuts and tighten the lug nuts until they are snug. Lower the vehicle, remove the jack stands and then tighten the lug nuts. Replace the hubcap.
16. Test drive the vehicle to make sure that the CV axle shaft is working properly.
