Intermediate Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LE5) (2.4L Without Hybrid)

Special Tools
* J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
* J 44394-A Seal Protector
* J 44467 Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).




3. Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft retaining ring.
4. Remove the O-ring seal from the from the intermediate drive shaft.




5. Remove the intermediate drive shaft mounting bolts.




6. Using the J 2619-01 and the J 44467 , remove the intermediate shaft from the transmission.
7. Remove the J 2619-01 and the J 44467 from the intermediate shaft.




8. Remove the intermediate drive shaft from the mounting bracket.




9. Remove the intermediate drive shaft bracket mounting bolts and bracket, if needed.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket on the engine block.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




3. Install the J 44394-A on the intermediate drive shaft.




4. Install the intermediate drive shaft.
5. Remove the J 44394-A from the intermediate drive shaft.




6. Install the mounting bolts for the intermediate drive shaft.
7. Install the intermediate drive shaft mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
8. Install a new O-ring for the intermediate drive shaft.
9. Install a new retaining ring for the intermediate drive shaft.
10. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.