Intermediate Drive Axle
FRONT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFTFig. 10 Transaxle Seal Projector Installed In Transaxle.:
REMOVAL
1. Remove right side driveshaft as described under Drive Axle Assembly. Description and Operation
2. Remove starter motor bracket to intermediate shaft bracket fastener.
3. Remove intermediate shaft support bracket to engine block fasteners.
4. Remove intermediate drive assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install transaxle seal protector tool No. SA91112T, or equivalent, Fig. 10
2. Install intermediate driveshaft into transaxle. Do not contact oil seal with shaft splines. The splines can damage oil seal.
3. After intermediate driveshaft splines have safely passed transaxle oil seal, remove seal protector and fully seat intermediate driveshaft into transaxle.
4. Install intermediate driveshaft to engine block. Torque bolts to 40 lb ft
5. Install starter motor bracket to intermediate shaft bracket. Torque bolts to 22 lb ft