Intermediate Shaft

Intermediate Shaft - 3.5L GTDI









Removal

NOTICE: The intermediate shaft seal in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) must be replaced whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or a leak may occur. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Intermediate Shaft Seal and Deflector.

1. Remove the right halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft - RH Halfshaft - RH.

2. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft support bracket bolts and the intermediate shaft.

3. Remove and discard the circlip from the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.





Installation

1. Install a new 30 mm (1.181 in) circlip on the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.





2. Install a new intermediate shaft seal in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Intermediate Shaft Seal and Deflector.

3. Position the intermediate shaft in the PTU and engage the intermediate shaft splines with the PTU gears.

4. Install the 2 intermediate shaft support bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Install the right halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft - RH Halfshaft - RH.