Intermediate Shaft Replacement - With RPO L66

Intermediate Shaft Replacement (L66)

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 intermediate drive shaft support bracket bolts at the engine.




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

Installation Procedure




1. Install the J 44394 to the transaxle oil seal.
2. Install the intermediate drive shaft to the transaxle.
3. Remove the J 44394 when the intermediate shaft splines pass the oil seal.
4. Ensure that the intermediate drive shaft is fully seated by grasping the intermediate drive shaft and attempting to pull free of the transaxle.
5. Position the support bracket to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the support bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

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