Intermediate Shaft

Intermediate Shaft - 3.5L GTDI









Removal

NOTICE: The intermediate shaft seal in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) must be replaced whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or a leak may occur. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case.

1. Remove the right halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft- RH Halfshaft - RH.

2. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft support bracket bolts and the intermediate shaft.

3. Remove and discard the circlip from the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.





Installation

1. Install a new 30 mm (1.181 in) circlip on the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.





2. Install a new intermediate shaft seal in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU).

3. Position the intermediate shaft in the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) and engage the intermediate shaft splines with the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) gears.

4. Install the 2 intermediate shaft support bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).


5. Install the right halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft- RH Halfshaft - RH.