Special Tools
• | J 29794
Axle Shaft Remover Extension |
Removal Procedure
Caution: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the
weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the
vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed.
To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage
to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
Notice: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected
from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive
shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant
to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure
of the wheel drive shaft.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and the tire. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Insert a brass drift or punch (1) between the brake rotor cooling fins (2) and the brake caliper mounting bracket (4).
- Using the appropriate size socket and breaker bar (4), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut (3).
Important: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut. Discard the nut and replace with NEW.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).
- Using the
J 42129
(2), separate the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).
- Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Using the
J 2619-01
(3), the
J 29794
(2), and the
J 33008-A
(3), remove the wheel drive shaft (4) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: J-44394 must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior
to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install J-44394
as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to cut the differential
output seal.
- Install the
J 44394
into the differential output shaft seal.
Important: In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted, or otherwise damaged.
- Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the splines are past the
J 44394
.
- Remove the
J 44394
from the
differential output shaft seal.
- Installing the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
- Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by holding the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward
- Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.
- Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Install the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) on the wheel drive shaft (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Insert a drift or punch (5) into the cooling fin of the brake rotor (4) caliper
and against the brake caliper mounting (1) bracket.
- Using a torque wrench and the appropriate size socket (3), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 215 N·m (159 lb ft).
- Install the wheel and the tire. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check