Intermediate Shaft Replacement
Intermediate Shaft ReplacementSpecial Tool
J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
J 44467 Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly.
NOTE:
Remove the retaining ring. DO NOT re-use the retaining ring discard. Use NEW only.
3. Remove the retaining clip for the wheel drive shaft.
4. Remove the mounting bolts for the intermediate shaft support bracket.
5. Support the wheel drive shaft.
6. Assemble the J 44467 and the J 2619-01.
7. Install the J 44467 and the J 2619-01 in the retaining ring groove on the wheel drive shaft.
8. Using the J 44467 and the J 2619-01, remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission.
9. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the intermediate shaft in the transmission.
2. Move the intermediate shaft back and forth to ensure that the intermediate shaft is properly seated.
3. Hand tighten the mounting bolts for the intermediate shaft mounting bracket.
CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].
4. Tighten the mounting bolts for the intermediate shaft.
Tightening torque
Tighten the mounting bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the NEW intermediate shaft retaining.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft assembly.
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.