Removal Procedure
Note: Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.
- Remove the wheel drive axle. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the intermediate axle shaft mounting bracket to engine block bolts.
- Remove the intermediate axle shaft.
Installation Procedure
Note: Do not damage the seals.
- Clean the transaxle seal.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the intermediate axle shaft into the transaxle.
- Install bolts into the intermediate axle shaft mounting bracket and tighten to
70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Install wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.