Stub Axle Shaft

Tools Required
- SA 91100C Tie Rod Separator
- SA9133T Axle Seal Puller
- J44017 Stub Shaft Remover
- J44015 Steering Linkage Installer

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST.

REMOVAL





1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove right front wheel.





3. Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut, discard nut.





NOTICE: Do not attempt to separate joint using a wedge type tool because seal may be damaged.

4. Using tie rod separator SA91100C, separate tie rod end from steering knuckle.





5. Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt.

NOTICE: Be careful not to allow steering knuckle to contact ball stud seal. Contact may cause the seal to rip, requiring ball stud replacement.

IMPORTANT: Place a cloth over ball stud boot, protecting it from damage caused by contact with steering knuckle.

6. Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle.





NOTICE: To prevent damage to CV joint boots, be careful not to allow them to contact other parts during removal/installation process. Also, never pull on shaft assembly.

NOTICE: When removing the RH drive shaft, stub shaft may come out of transaxle with drive shaft. When this occurs inspect axle seal for damage and replace if necessary.

7. Place a suitable container under the transaxle seal to collect any fluid before removing axle. Use pry bar to remove drive shaft from transaxle.





IMPORTANT: Handle stub shaft carefully. The stub shaft sleeve is reusable if sleeve is not damaged or removed from stub shaft. Damage to stub shaft sleeve will result in a transaxle fluid leak.

8. Remove outer snap ring from stub axle shaft. Discard snap ring.

NOTICE: Confirm inner stub shaft snap ring is seated in differential side gear. If not, damage may occur to transaxle when you attempt to remove stub shaft.

9. Pull lightly on shaft. Rotate shaft until inner stub shaft snap ring at differential seats in taper on differential side gear.





10. Remove stub shaft from transaxle. Use stub shaft remover J44017 on slide hammer from axle seal puller SA9133T.
11. Remove inner stub shaft snap ring and discard.

INSTALLATION





1. Install new snap rings on stub shaft.
2. Install stub shaft in transaxle using a rubber mallet.

NOTICE: In order to prevent damage to axle shaft splines during vehicle operation, add grease (P/N 7843867) to splines prior to installing axle shaft.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to CV joint boots, be careful not to allow them to contact other parts during removal/installation process. Also, never pull on the shaft assembly.

3. Install drive shaft into transaxle.





NOTICE: Be careful not to allow steering knuckle to contact ball stud seal. Contact may cause the seal to rip.

4. Install lower control arm ball stud into steering knuckle.
5. Install lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt.
Torque: 100 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)





IMPORTANT: The tie rod ends must be thoroughly cleaned before installing and tightening.

6. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle.
7. Using steering linkage installer J44015, seat tie rod end into knuckle.
Torque: 45 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Use new nut; torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.

8. Remove linkage installer and install a new tie rod end nut.
Torque: 65 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)





NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

9. Install right front wheel.
10. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening to make sure torque is correct.
Torque: 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
11. Check fluid level.
12. Inspect axle shaft seal for fluid leaks.