Intermediate Shaft

Intermediate Shaft













Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: If removing the intermediate shaft in order to repair a separate component, it should only be removed as an assembly with the RH halfshaft.

Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft [1][2]Halfshaft.

2. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft bearing retainer nuts.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

3. Remove the intermediate shaft.

4. NOTICE: On All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) seal must be replaced every time the intermediate shaft is removed. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) .

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the splines of the intermediate shaft.

5. Check and fill the transaxle fluid as necessary.