Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement - Front Drive Axle (S4WD)

Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement - Front Drive Axle (S4WD)

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft.





3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator.
4. Remove the wire harness clip from the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.

Important: Do not nick or cut the inboard (oil pan) side inner shaft seal.

6. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.





7. Remove the actuator from the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the actuator to the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the actuator assembly to intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.
Tighten the actuator assembly mounting bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).

Important: Do not nick or cut the inboard (oil pan) inner shaft seal.

3. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly to the oil pan.





4. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.
Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the wire harness clip.
6. Connect the electrical connector.
7. Install the right wheel drive shaft.
8. Lower the vehicle.