Driveshaft Replacement

REMOVAL

1. Remove cotter pin, locknut and spring washer from wheel hub.
2. Loosen hub nut with brakes applied.
3. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.

Fig. 18 Speedometer pinion removal:

4. If removing right driveshaft, speedometer pinion must be removed prior to driveshaft removal.

5. Remove ball joint stud to steering knuckle clamp bolt, then separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle using a suitable pry bar.

CAUTION: Use caution not to damage ball joint or CV joint boots.

6. Separate outer CV joint splined shaft from hub by holding CV housing while moving knuckle/hub assembly away.

CAUTION: Do not use pry bar to separate hub from shaft or damage to outer wear sleeve on CV joint may occur.

7. Support driveshaft assembly at CV joint housing and remove by pulling outward on inner CV joint housing. Do not pull on shaft.
8. Remove driveshaft assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Caution: During any service procedures where knuckle and driveshaft are separated, clean seal and wear sleeve with suitable solvent, and apply a suitable lubricant to both components. Solvent must not touch the boot.

1. Hold inner joint assembly at housing while aligning and guiding inner joint spline into transaxle.

2. Push knuckle/hub assembly out and install outer CV joint shaft into hub.

3. Install knuckle assembly on ball joint stud, then clamp bolt. Tighten bolt to 70 ft lbs. Steering knuckle clamp bolt is prevailing torque type. Original, or equivalent bolt must be installed during assembly.

4. Install speedometer pinion, right driveshaft only.
5. Fill transaxle with suitable transaxle fluid.
6. Install washer and hub nut, then tighten hub nut to 200 ft lbs. Install nut lock and cotter pin.
7. If inboard boot appears collapsed or deformed following installation, vent inner boot by inserting a round tipped, small diameter rod between boot and shaft. As venting occurs, boot will return to normal shape.
8. Install wheel and tire assembly.