JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and secure it to an appropriate place where the sensor wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

•  Removing the drive shaft with the joint shaft bracket installed may cause the deformation of thejoint shaft bracket. Therefore remove or install the drive shaft and joint shaft as a component.

1.  Drain the ATF.

2.  Remove the generator dynamic damper.

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3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)])

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1	Tie-rod end (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)
2	Lower arm ball joint (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)
3	Stabilizer control link
4	Brake caliper component
5	Disc plate
6	Joint shaft bracket nut
7	Wheel hub, steering knuckle, drive shaft and joint shaft (See Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Removal Note) (See Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Installation Note)
8	Joint shaft (See Joint Shaft Removal Note.) (See Joint Shaft Installation Note.)
9	Clip (See Clip Removal Note.)

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Removal Note

1.  Pull the joint shaft straight out.

Caution

•  The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing thejoint shaft from the transaxle.

Joint Shaft Removal Note

1.  Secure the shaft portion of the joint shaft in a vise.

2.  As shown in the figure, insert a pry bar between the drive shaft and the joint shaft and tap on the bar to uncouple them.

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Clip Removal Note

1.  Install a new clip on the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does notexceed the specification on installation.

2.  After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat steps 1—2 using a new clip.

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Joint Shaft Installation Note

1.  Secure the shaft portion of the drive shaft in a vise.

2.  Install the joint shaft using a plastic hammer as shown.

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Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle, Drive Shaft and Joint Shaft Installation Note

1.  Apply ATF to the oil seal lip.

2.  Push the drive shaft and joint shaft into the transaxle.

Caution

•  The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing thejoint shaft to the transaxle.