Intermediate Shaft

Intermediate Shaft Removal
1. Drain the MTF or ATF.
2. Remove the left driveshaft.





3. Remove the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).





4. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damage to the differential oil seal (B).

Intermediate Shaft Disassembly

Special Tools Required
- Driver, 07749-0010000
- Driver attachment, 07947-6340500
- Support base attachment, 07LAF-SM40300
- Support base, 07965-SD90100
- Attachment, 42 x 47 mm, 07746-0010300





1. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal (A) from the bearing support (B).
2. Remove the external snap ring (C).





3. Press the intermediate shaft (A) out of the intermediate shaft bearing (B) using the special tools and a press. Be careful not to damage the metal rings (C) on the intermediate shaft during disassembly.





4. Remove the internal snap ring.





5. Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) out of the bearing support (B) using the special tools and a press.

Intermediate Shaft Reassembly

Special Tools Required
- Driver 07749-0010000
- Support base attachment 07LAF-SM40300
- Support base 07965-SD90100
- Oil seal driver attachment 07947-SD90101
- Fork seal driver, 39.2 x 49.5 x 15 mm 07947-4630100

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

1. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.





2. Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) into the bearing support (B) using the special tools and a press.





3. Seat the internal snap ring 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 snap ring (A) into the groove of the intermediate shaft (B).





6. Pack the interior of the outer seal (A). Install the outer seal into the bearing support (B) using the special tools and a press.

Intermediate Shaft Installation





1. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft (A) contacts the transmission (differential) thoroughly with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the intermediate shaft assembly into the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal to prevent damage to the differential oil seal (B).





2. Install the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).