Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
- J 29794 Axle Shaft Remover Extension
- J 33008-A Axle Shaft Remover
- J 42129 Hub Spindle Remover
- J 44394-A Seal Protector
For reginal equivalent tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.
Removal Procedures
Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
Caution: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and the tire.
3. Insert a brass drift or punch (2) in the brake rotor cooling fins rotate the brake rotor until it rest against and the brake caliper mounting bracket.
4. Using the appropriate size socket and breaker bar (1), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.
Note: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut. Discard the nut and replace with NEW.
5. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).
6. Using the J 42129 remover (2), separate the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).
7. Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
8. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.
9. Using the J 2619-01 slide hammer (3), the J 29794 extension (2), and the J 33008-A remover (3), remove the wheel drive shaft (4) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Insert the J 44394-A protector into the transmission.
2. Install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
3. Remove the J 44394-A protector from the oil seal.
4. Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by holding the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward.
5. Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.
6. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.
7. Install the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
8. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) on the wheel drive shaft (1).
9. Insert a drift or punch (5) into the cooling fin of the brake rotor (4) caliper and against the brake caliper mounting (1) bracket.
Caution: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners, or fastener joint surfaces, unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems. When using fasteners that are threaded directly into plastic, use extreme care not to strip the mating plastic part(s). Use hand tools only, and do not use any kind of impact or power tools. Fastener should be hand tightened, fully seated, and not stripped.
10. Using a torque wrench and the appropriate size socket (3), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to 215 Nm (159 lb ft).
11. Install the wheel and the tire.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
- 4T45-E Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
- 6T30/6T40/6T45 Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
- 6T70/6T75 Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check