Intermediate Shaft

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Drain the oil from the differential.
2. Remove the left driveshaft assembly.





3. Remove the three bolts.





4. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly from the oil pan.





5. Install the intermediate shaft in the reverse order of removal.

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION: The bearing support and support base are made of aluminum. Be careful not to damage them when servicing.





1. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal from the bearing support.





2. Remove the external circlip and the internal circlip.





3. Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing using a press.





4. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out of the bearing support using the special tools and a press.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft inner seal from the bearing support.





6. Remove the 58.4 Nm O-ring.





DISASSEMBLY/INSPECTION

CAUTION:
- The bearing support is made of aluminum. Be careful not to damage it when servicing.
- Do not damage the lip on inner and outer seals during installation.

REASSEMBLY





1. Press the intermediate shaft inner seal into the bearing support using the special tools and a press.





2. Press the intermediate shaft bearing into the bearing support using the special tool and a press.





3. Seat the internal circlip in the groove of the bearing support.





4. Press the intermediate shaft into the shaft bearing using the special tool and a press.





5. Seat the external circlip in the groove of the intermediate shaft.





6. Press the outer seal into the bearing support using the special tools and a press.

NOTE: Drive in the outer seal until it is 7.0 mm (0.28 inch) from the end of the bearing support.