Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required
• J 45341 Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Removal Tool
• J-2619-A Slide Hammer
• J 44394 Axle Seal Protector
• J 28733-B Wheel Hub Puller

Removal Procedure






1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Insert a brass drift or punch (1) in the brake rotor and rest it against the brace caliper mounting bracket.
4. Using a socket and breaker bar (2), remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.






5. Install the J 28733-B , 7208A Hub Remover - OTC, CJ129 Universal Hub Puller - Snap-On, 7394 Universal Hub Puller - OTC, or equivalent, to the wheel bearing/hub assembly and secure with lug nuts.

Important: Ensure the wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from the ball joint after disconnecting the electrical connector from the sensor.

6. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Service and Repair
7. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub assembly, then support the shaft assembly.






8. Assemble the J 45341 and the J-2619-A to the wheel drive shaft inner tripot housing assembly.

Important: The transmission stub staff may still could be attached to the right wheel drive shaft and be removed at the same time as the wheel drive shaft. If this occurs, refer to Stub Shaft Removal. Service and Repair

9. Using the J 45341 and the J-2619-A , separate the wheel drive shaft from the transaxle, then remove the shaft assembly.

10. Inspect the transaxle output shaft seal for damage and/or contamination and replace if necessary.

Refer to Right Hand Axle Seal Removal for the 4T45-E transmission. Service and Repair

Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement for the M86 Getrag transmission. Service and Repair

Installation Procedure

1. Install the J 44394 into the transaxle output shaft seal.






2. Install the wheel drive shaft into the transaxle until the drive shaft splines are past the seal, remove the J 44394 , then fully install the drive shaft.

3. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged:
• Grasp the inner tripod housing and pull the inner housing outward. Do NOT pull on the wheel drive axle shaft.
• The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.






4. Install the wheel drive shaft (1) to the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
5. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

6. Install the wheel drive shaft nut (3) to the wheel drive shaft assembly (1).

Tighten
Nut to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 35°

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Inspect the transaxle fluid level.