ā¢ | J 2619-01 Slide Hammer |
ā¢ | J 29794 Axle Shaft Remover Extension |
ā¢ | J 33008-A Axle Shaft Puller |
ā¢ | J 42129 Wheel Hub Remover |
ā¢ | J 44394 Seal Protector |
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.
Important: The following service procedure can be used for both left and right front wheel drive shafts.
Important: The following procedure is to ensure that the wheel drive shaft assembly does not rotate while the nut is being removed.
Important: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut, discard and use NEW.
Important: In the following service procedure, it is NOT necessary to completely remove the tie rod end. Only remove the tie rod end form the steering knuckle ONLY.
Important: The following service procedure can be used on vehicles that are Front Wheel Drive (FWD) left side only, as well as vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD).
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.
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.
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.
ā¢ | Grasp the inner housing and pull the inner housing outward. Do not pull on the front wheel drive axle shaft. |
ā¢ | The front wheel drive axle will remain in place when the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten to 235 NĀ·m (173 lb ft).