Tools Required

1. Place the transmission in neutral.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



4. Install the J 42066 to the wheel hub flange and secure with wheel bolts.



5. Remove the wheel drive shaft flange bolts (1) while holding the J 42066 stationary.



6. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing hub flange.




Important: Ensure that the beveled side of the tool is against the differential in order to avoid damage to the wheel speed sensor ring.

7. Use the J 42071 to separate the wheel drive shaft from the differential.
8. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
9. Clean the wheel drive shaft splines.
10. Clean the sealing surfaces.

1. Lubricate the wheel drive shaft splines with differential lubricant.
2. Lubricate the sealing surfaces with differential lubricant.

Important: Use only enough force necessary to seat the wheel drive shaft into the differential.

3. Use a soft faced mallet to drive the wheel drive shaft into the differential.
4. Install the outer end of the wheel drive shaft to the wheel bearing hub flange.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Use J 42066 while installing the wheel drive shaft flange bolts to the wheel drive shaft flange.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel drive shaft flange bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) then an additional 67 degrees.

6. Remove the J 42066 from the wheel hub flange.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.