Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 42066 Wheel Hub Flange Holding Adapter
- J 42071 Drive Axle Separator





1. Place the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Install the J 42066 to the wheel hub flange with the wheel bolts.





5. Remove the drive axle flange bolts (1) while holding the J 42066 stationary.





6. Separate the drive axle from the wheel bearing hub flange.





Important: Ensure that the beveled side of the J 42071, labeled Differential Side, is against the differential and not against the drive axle or damage to the ABS sensor reluctor ring may occur.

7. Use the J 42071 to separate the drive axle from the differential.
8. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle.
9. Clean the drive axle splines.
10. Clean the sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Lubricate the drive axle splines with differential lubricant.
2. Lubricate the sealing surfaces with differential lubricant.

Important: Use only enough force necessary to seat the drive axle into the differential.

3. Use a rubber faced mallet to drive the drive axle into the differential.
4. Install the outer end of the drive axle into the wheel bearing hub flange.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Use J 42066 while installing the drive axle flange bolts to the drive axle flange.
^ Tighten the drive axle flange bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) + 67°.
6. Remove the J 42066 from the wheel hub flange.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
8. Lower the vehicle.