Intermediate Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LEA)

Special Tools

* J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer

* J 44394-A - Seal Protector

* J 44467 - Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer

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 right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.





3. Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft retaining ring.

4. Remove the O-ring seal from the from the intermediate drive shaft.





5. Remove the intermediate drive shaft mounting bolts.





6. Using the J 2619-01 - hammer and the J 44467 - Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer, remove the intermediate shaft from the transmission.





7. Remove the intermediate drive shaft from the mounting bracket.





8. Remove the intermediate drive shaft bracket mounting bolts and bracket, if needed.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket on the engine block.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket bolts and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft)..





3. Install the J 44394-A - protector on the intermediate drive shaft.





4. Install the intermediate drive shaft.





5. Install the mounting bolts for the intermediate drive shaft.

6. Install the intermediate drive shaft mounting bolts and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft)..

7. Install a new O-ring for the intermediate drive shaft.

8. Install a new retaining ring for the intermediate drive shaft.

9. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.