Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

* J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer

* J 42129 - Hub Puller

* J 45341 - Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Removal Tools

For regional equivalent 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 punch or a drift (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.

4. Rotate the brake rotor until it rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.

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




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




7. Using the J 42129 - puller (2), separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub (1).

8. Separate the stabilizer link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

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

10. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.





Note: The front axle shaft seal must be replaced once the wheel drive shaft has been removed. Replace with NEW only. DO NOT reuse the front axle shaft seal.

11. Using the J 2619-01 - hammer (1) and the J 45341 - tool (2), remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel drive shaft (1).

2. Install the wheel drive shaft in the knuckle.




3. Hand install a new wheel drive shaft nut (1).

4. Install the lower ball to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.

5. Install the lower link to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

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




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

8. Rotate the brake rotor until it rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

9. Using a torque wrench and the proper size socket (1), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 205 Nm (151 lb ft).

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

11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Inspect the transmission fluid level.

* For the 6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50 transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check 6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50 - Automatic Transmission.

* For the 6T70/6T75 transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check 6T70/6T75 - Automatic Transmission.