Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Left
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 41820 Ball
Joint/Stud Separator |
Important: Prevent the seals (boots) from contacting the other components in order
to prevent damage to the seals (boots).
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the left wheel and tire. Refer to
Wheel Removal
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Remove the front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed
tool into the caliper and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
- Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer
to Outer Tie Rod replacement in Power Steering System.
- Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 41820
. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Separate the front wheel
drive axle from the front wheel drive shaft bearing using the J 28733-B
. The nut can be partially re-installed
to protect the threads.
- Remove the front wheel drive axle from the transaxle.
- Remove the front wheel drive axle from the transaxle.
- Use the J 33008
, the J 29794
and
the J 2619-01
to separate
the axle from the transaxle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Prevent the boots (seals) from contacting the other components in order
to prevent damage to the boots (seals).
- Seat the front wheel drive axle into the transaxle.
- Verify that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly
seated.
Grasp the inner housing and pull the inner housing outboard. Do not
pull on the front wheel drive axle shaft.
The front wheel drive axle will remain in place when the front wheel
drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated.
- Install the front wheel drive axle into the front wheel drive
shaft bearing.
- Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
in
Front Suspension.
- Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Outer
Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
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.
- Install a new front
wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into the caliper
and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
Tighten
Tighten the front wheel drive shaft nut to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Install the left wheel and tire. Refer to
Wheel Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
in Automatic
Transmission.
- Inspect the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
and
Wheel Alignment Measurement
in Wheel Alignment.
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Right
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 41820 Ball
Joint/Stud Separator |
Important: Prevent the seals (boots) from contacting the other components in order
to prevent damage to the seals (boots).
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right wheel and tire. Refer to
Wheel Removal
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Remove the front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed
tool into the caliper and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
- Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer
to Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 41820
. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Separate the front wheel
drive axle from the front wheel drive shaft bearing using the J 28733-B
. The nut can be partially re-installed
to protect the threads.
- Remove the front wheel drive axle from the transaxle.
- Use the J 33008
, the J 29794
and
the J 2619-01
to separate
the axle from the transaxle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Prevent the boots (seals) from contacting the other components in order
to prevent damage to the boots (seals).
- Seat the front wheel drive axle into the transaxle.
- Verify that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly
seated.
Grasp the inner housing and pull the inner housing outboard. Do not
pull on the front wheel drive axle shaft.
The front wheel drive axle will remain in place when the front wheel
drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated.
- Install the front wheel drive axle into the front wheel drive
shaft bearing.
- Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
in
Front Suspension.
- Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Outer
Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
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.
- Install a new front
wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into the caliper
and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
Tighten
Tighten the front wheel drive shaft nut to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Install the right wheel and tire. Refer to
Wheel Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
in Automatic
Transmission.
- Inspect the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
and
Wheel Alignment Measurement
in Wheel Alignment.