Output Shaft: Service and Repair

Output Shaft Replacement (M15)

^ Tool Required
- J 42562 Axle Removal Wedge

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the case extension housing.
2. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle.





3. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
4. Place the J 42562 between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft.
5. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.





6. Remove the differential carrier (700).
7. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring from the output shaft.

Important: Be careful not to damage the bearing on the output shaft.

8. Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening.





9. Inspect the output shaft (510) and the bearing (511) for the following:
^ A cracked or deformed bearing cage
^ Damaged bushing journals
^ Stripped splines
^ A damaged retainer ring groove

Installation Procedure





1. Install the drive axle retaining ring (509) and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring (512) onto the output shaft (510).
2. Install the fourth clutch bearing (511) onto the output shaft (510).
3. Hold the front differential carrier in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission through the left wheel opening. Extend the output shaft through the differential side gear.
4. Install the case extension housing.
5. Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle.