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Intermediate Shaft

Intermediate Shaft - All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Special Tool(s):

Removal

CAUTION: The intermediate shaft seal in the power transfer unit (PTU) must be replaced whenever the intermediate shaft is removed.

1. Remove the right halfshaft assembly.
2. Separate the halfshaft from the intermediate shaft by securing the intermediate shaft in a vise and striking the halfshaft CV housing as shown.

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

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

2. Install a new intermediate seal in the PTU.
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 support bracket bolts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).
5. Install the right halfshaft.