Intermediate Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Shaft Replacement (L61)

- Tools Required
- J 44017 Stub Shaft Assembly Remover
- SA91112T Axle Seal Protector
- SA9133T Axle Seal Puller

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
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 44017 and the SA9133T 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 in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the support bracket mounting bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the SA91112T to the transaxle oil seal.





4. Install the intermediate drive shaft to the bearing retainer bracket and the transaxle.
5. Remove the SA91112Twhen 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 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
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.