Disassemble/Assemble

1. Disassemble intermediate (joint) shaft in numbered sequence shown, Fig. 35, noting the following:

Fig. 36 Exploded View Of Intermediate (Joint) Shaft:

a. Hold shaft while pressing dust cover out with tool No. 49-H027-002, or equivalent.
b. Press shaft out of bracket using tool No. 49-H034-201, or equivalent.
c. Press out bearing inner race using tool No. 49-H027-002, or equivalent.
d. Use tool Nos. 49-F026-102 and 49-H034-201, or equivalents, to press out differential side dust seal and bearing.

2. Reverse procedure to assemble, noting the following:
a. On models equipped with 2.3L engine, ensure shaft is pressed in only as far as mark for dimension L, Fig. 36. This dimension should be 3.68 ± 0.02 inches.

Fig. 36 Intermediate (Joint) Shaft Installation Depth Measurement:

b. On models equipped with 2.5L engine, ensure shaft is pressed in only as far as mark for dimension L, Fig. 36. This dimension should be 3.50 ± 0.02 inches.