Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side

Special Tools

* J-45859 - Axle Puller

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.




3. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.

4. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.

5. Using a breaker bar (1), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.




6. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (1).

7. Using the J-45859 - puller, separate the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle assembly.

8. Remove the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA)Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB).

9. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.





Note:

* It may be necessary to have an assistant hold the knuckle assembly while removing the wheel drive shaft.

* If removing the wheel drive shaft to service other suspension or driveline components, use care when removing or installing the wheel drive shaft so as not to damage the wheel drive shaft boots.

10. Using an appropriate tool, remove the wheel drive shaft (1) from the intermediate shaft.





Note: If there is no washer on the wheel drive shaft, install a NEW washer.

11. Remove and discard the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2). DO NOT re-use the washer, replace with NEW only.

Installation Procedure




1. If removing or replacing the drive shaft, replace the o-rings (2).

2. Apply a very small amount of grease to the splines of the wheel drive shaft inner joint. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers [1][2]Axle Shaft Assembly.

3. Install the wheel drive shaft (3) into the intermediate shaft (1) until fully seated.




4. Insert the wheel drive shaft (1) in the front wheel bearing/hub.

5. Install the lower control arm in the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA)Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB).

6. Install the outer tie rod end in the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.




7. Install the wheel drive shaft nut (1).




8. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.

9. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

10. Using a torque wrench (1), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to :

* First Pass: 150 Nm (111 lb ft)

* Second Pass: loosen 45 degrees

* Final Pass: re-tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb ft)

11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

12. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.