Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the projection at the tip of the speed sensor so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.
Removal Service Points
Driveshaft Nut Removal
CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the driveshaft nut.
Lower Arm Ball Joint/Tie Rod End Disconnection
WARNING: Support special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.
Use special tool MB991113 or MB990635 to disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle
NOTE: Only loosen the mounting nut, do not remove it from the ball joint.
CAUTION: Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer race
1. Use special tools MB991354, MB990242 and MB990767 to push the driveshaft out from the hub.
CAUTION:
- Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the TJ; be sure to use the pry bar.
- Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
- Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the driveshaft.
2. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft. <2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH>
CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft.
3. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and inner shaft from the transaxle <3.0L ENGINE-RH>
4. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.
CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the driveshaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using special tool MB990998.
Installation Service Points
>A< Driveshaft And Inner Shaft/Driveshaft Installation
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the shaft.
- Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer race
>B< Driveshaft Nut Installation
1. Be sure to install the driveshaft washer as shown.
CAUTION: Before securely tightening the driveshaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
2. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the driveshaft nut.
3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) maximum
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.
INSPECTION
- Check the drive shaft boot for damage or deterioration.
- Check the ball joints for excessive play or poor operating condition.
- Check the spline part for wear or damage.