Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

* J-2619-A - Slide Hammer with Adapter

* J 42129 - Wheel Hub Puller

* J 44394-A - Seal Protector

* J 45341 - Axle Shaft Puller

* J 45859 - Axle Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.




4. Insert a brass drift or punch (1) between the brake rotor cooling fins (2) and the brake caliper mounting bracket (4).

5. Using the appropriate size socket and a breaker bar (4), remove the wheel drive shaft nut (3).





Note: Once the wheel drive shaft nut has been removed, discard and replace with NEW. DO NOT re-use the nut.

6. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).




7. Using the J 42129 - puller (2), separate the wheel drive shaft from the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).

8. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

9. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

10. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.




11. Using the J-2619-A - slide hammer with adapter and the J 45341 - puller , remove the wheel drive shaft.

12. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure




1. Insert the J 44394-A - protector into the transmission.




2. Install the wheel drive shaft in the vehicle.

3. Remove the J 44394-A - protector from the oil seal.

4. Install the lower control arm to the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.

5. Install the outer tie rod end for the steering gear to the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

6. Install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.




7. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) on the wheel drive shaft (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

8. Insert a brass drift or punch (5) between the brake rotor cooling fins (4) and the brake caliper mounting bracket (1).
Using a torque wrench, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2). Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to 205 Nm (151 lb ft).

9. Inspect the transmission fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Testing and Inspection.

10. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.

11. Install the tire and wheels. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

12. Lower the vehicle.