To remove the wheel cover or hub cap, break the axle shaft/hub nut loose with a socket and large breaker bar, ensuring that if the socket is too big to fit through the wheel opening, the nut can be loosened after removing the wheel by using a long pry bar braced across the wheel studs to prevent the hub from turning. Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the wheel and the pushpins securing the splash apron in the fender well. Separate the lower control arms from the steering knuckle, remove the brake caliper and wire it aside to relieve tension on the flexible brake hose, and disconnect the brake hose tab that secures the brake hose to the steering knuckle. Remove the axle shaft/hub nut from the axle and discard it, then remove the wheel speed sensor and set it aside. Detach the damper fork from the lower control arm, use a hub driver to push the outboard end of the axle shaft from the steering knuckle, and swing the knuckle/hub assembly out until the end of the axle shaft is free of the hub. If the axle shaft splines stick in the hub, tap on the inner end of the axle shaft with a brass or plastic hammer while supporting the outer end with a piece of wire to avoid strain on the inner CV joint. For the right axle shaft, carefully pry the inner CV joint off the intermediate shaft, and for the left axle shaft, pry the inner CV joint out of the transaxle, taking care not to damage the differential seal. Support the CV joints and carefully remove the axle shaft from the vehicle. For installation, pry the old spring clip from the inner end of the axle shaft or outer end of the intermediate shaft and install a new one, lubricating the differential or intermediate shaft seal with multi-purpose grease before raising the axle shaft into position while supporting the CV joints. Position the spring clip with the opening facing down to ease insertion and prevent damage. Push the splined end of the inner CV joint into the differential side gear or onto the intermediate shaft, ensuring the spring clip locks in its groove, and apply a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the outer CV joint splines before installing the stub axle into the hub. Reconnect the lower control arms to the steering knuckle, tighten the fasteners, reconnect the damper fork to the lower control arm using new fasteners, and install a new axle shaft/hub nut, tightening it securely but not to the actual torque specification until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Grasp the inner CV joint housing and pull out to ensure the axle shaft is seated securely, then install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the torque before tightening the axle shaft/hub nut to the torque and installing the hub cap or wheel cover. For the intermediate shaft, remove the right side wheel cover or hub cap, break the hub nut loose, loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the wheel and the right axle shaft. Remove the bolts and nuts securing the catalytic converter support bracket, then remove the bearing-support mounting bolts and slide the intermediate shaft out of the transaxle, being careful not to damage the differential seal. Check the support bearing for smooth operation, and if roughness is felt, take the intermediate shaft to a qualified repair facility for a new bearing installation. Lubricate the lips of the transaxle seal with multi-purpose grease, guide the intermediate shaft into the transaxle side gear, and install the mounting nuts for the bearing support, tightening them to the torque, with the remainder of the installation being the reverse of removal.