Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the right tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Place shop towels underneath the outer joint in order to protect from any sharp edges.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the right control arm.
5. Remove the right ball joint from the knuckle.
6. Remove the drive axle from the intermediate shaft.
7. Remove the bolts that retain the intermediate drive shaft support bracket to the engine.
8. Carefully disengage the intermediate axle shaft from the transaxle and remove the intermediate shaft assembly.

1. Place the intermediate shaft into position.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts that retain the intermediate drive shaft support bracket to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 66 N·m (48 lb ft).

3. Coat the splines of the intermediate shaft with chassis grease.
4. Install the drive axle to the intermediate shaft.
5. Install the right ball joint to the knuckle.
6. Install the stabilizer shaft to the right control arm.
7. Install the right tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Remove the safety stands. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the transaxle with the proper fluid. Refer to the following procedures:

•	Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication

•	Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication