Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement

Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement Front Drive Axle

^ Tools Required
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle 3/4 Inch - 10
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
- J 29369-1 Bearing Remover
- J 45233 Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure

Important: When servicing the inner drive shaft housing, the inner drive shaft bearing must be replaced. The bearing IS NOT serviced with the inner drive shaft housing





1. Remove the left differential carrier mounting bracket.





2. Remove the retaining bolts from the disconnect housing.





3. Remove the disconnect housing.





4. Remove the clutch shift fork and spring.
5. Remove the thrust washer, clutch gear, clutch sleeve and gasket.





6. Remove the inner drive shaft and thrust washer.





7. Remove the retaining bolts from the housing assembly, if needed.





8. Remove the axle shaft housing assembly from the deferential housing, if needed.





9. Remove the housing gasket.
10. Install the intermediate shaft housing in a suitable clamping devise.





11. Using the J 29369-1 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2), remove the inner drive shaft bearing.

Installation Procedure





1. Using the J 45233 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the inner drive shaft bearing.





2. Apply a small amount of grease to the housing gasket to hold it in place.
3. Install the intermediate shaft housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the retaining bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the inner drive shaft and thrust washer.





6. Install the thrust washer, clutch gear, clutch sleeve.
7. Install the shift fork and spring.
8. Install the disconnect housing gasket.





9. Install the retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the retaining bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the differential mounting bracket.
11. Lower the vehicle.