Output Yoke/Flange: Service and Repair

Output Flange













Removal

NOTE: This procedure applies to vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles.

1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Removal and Replacement.

2. NOTICE: Rotational torque of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled.

Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the flange, remove and discard the pinion nut.





3. NOTE: Index-mark the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange relative to the pinion spline.

Using a suitable tool such as Snap-on(R) CJ2001, remove the PTU rear output shaft flange.





Installation

1. Install the PTU rear output shaft flange to engage the spline as previously marked. Install the PTU rear output shaft flange.

2. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the pinion nut. Refer to the rotational torque previously recorded with a Nm (in-lb) torque wrench. Overtightening the pinion nut will damage the collapsible spacer.

NOTICE: If the rotational torque is less than specification, tighten the drive pinion nut in small increments until it is within specification. Do not tighten the drive pinion nut more than 3 Nm (27 lb-in) or the collapsible spacer will be damaged. If the rotation torque is higher than specification, the collapsible spacer has been compressed too far and a new collapsible spacer must be installed.

Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, install a new pinion nut.





3. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Removal and Replacement.