Intermediate Shaft Replacement - With RPO L61

Intermediate Shaft Replacement (L61)

Tools Required

* J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
* J 44394 Seal Protector
* J 44467 Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft.
4. Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft retaining ring.




5. Remove the O-ring seal from the intermediate drive shaft at the bearing retainer.
6. Remove the bearing retainer-to-support bracket mounting bolts.
7. Remove the bearing retainer.




8. Assemble the J 44467 and the J 2619-01 to the intermediate drive shaft retainer ring groove.
9. Disengage the intermediate drive shaft from the transaxle.
10. Remove the intermediate drive shaft from the vehicle.




11. Remove the intermediate drive shaft support bracket mounting bolts.
12. Remove the support bracket from the engine.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the intermediate drive shaft support bracket to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the support bracket mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).




3. Install the J 44394 to the transaxle oil seal.




4. Install the intermediate drive shaft to the bearing retainer bracket and the transaxle.
5. Remove the J 44394 when the intermediate shaft splines pass the oil seal.
6. Ensure that the intermediate drive shaft is fully seated by grasping the intermediate drive shaft and attempting to pull free of the transaxle.
7. Position the bearing retainer to the support bracket.
8. Install the bearing retainer bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

9. Install the O-ring seal to the intermediate drive shaft.
10. Install a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring to the intermediate drive shaft.
11. Install the right wheel drive shaft.
12. Install the right tire and wheel assembly.
13. Lower the vehicle.