Intermediate Shaft - All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Intermediate Shaft - All Wheel Drive (AWD)









Removal

NOTICE: A new intermediate shaft seal in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or damage to the seal may occur.

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

2. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft bearing support bolts.





3. NOTE: Do not damage the transaxle seals when removing the intermediate shaft.

Carefully remove the intermediate shaft while supporting both ends of the intermediate shaft.

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





Installation

1. NOTICE: Make sure to install the correct circlip for each application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft damage during vehicle operation.

Install a new circlip on the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.





2. Install a new intermediate shaft seal.

3. Position the intermediate shaft in the transaxle and engage the intermediate shaft splines with the transaxle side gears. Make sure the circlip is locked in the gear.

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

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