Special Tools

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.




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 Remover and Installer and the J-2619-01 Hammer .
7. Install the J-44467 Remover and Installer and the J-2619-01 Hammer in the retaining ring groove on the wheel drive shaft.
8. Using the J-44467 Remover and Installer and the J-2619-01 Hammer , remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission.



9. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.

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 Caution in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the mounting bolts for the intermediate shaft to 35 N·m (26 lb ft) .



5. Install the NEW intermediate shaft retaining.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.