Removal and Installation

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION





CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the projection at the tip of the speed sensor so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when the drive shaft nut is loosened.

<> LOWER ARM BALL JOINT/TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION

CAUTION:
- Do not remove the nut from the ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991113 or MB990635 to avoid possible damage to the ball joint threads.
- Hang special tools with rope or wire to prevent them from falling.

<> DRIVESHAFT/DRIVESHAFT AND INNER SHAFT REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer race .

1. Use special tools MB991354, MB990242 and MB990767 to push the driveshaft out from the hub.

CAUTION:
- Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the TJ, be sure to use the pry bar.
- Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
- Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the driveshaft.

2. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft. <2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH>

CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft.

3. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and inner shaft from the transaxle. <3.0L ENGINE-RH>
4. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.

CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the driveshaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using special tool MB990998.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT/DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the shaft.
- Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer race .

>>B<< DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Face the flat side of a washer to a drive shaft nut to install.

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when castle nut is loosened.

2. Tighten driveshaft nut fully, using the special tool MB990767.
3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 226 Nm ± 29 Nm (167 ± 21 ft. lbs.) maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.

INSPECTION
- Check the drive shaft boot for damage or deterioration.
- Check the ball joints for excessive play or poor operating condition.
- Check the spline part for wear or damage.