Inspect the crankshaft pilot bearing for wear and damage.
Inspect the inside surface of the crankshaft pilot bearing with your finger. If the crankshaft pilot bearing is not smooth, replace it; go to step 22.

Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons
(HC).
Gasoline evaporating from t ...
Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front wheel.
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Driveshaft Disassembly
Special Tools Required
Threaded Adapter, 22 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001010A
Slide Hammer 5/8''-18 UNF, commercially available
Bearing Puller, commercially available
Boot Band Pliers, commerci ...