Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement (Left)

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
- J 28733-B Front Hub Spindle Remover
- J 29794 Extension
- J 33008 Axle Shaft Remover
- J 41820 Ball Joint/Stud Separator

Important: Prevent the seals (boots) from contacting the other components in order to prevent damage to the seals (boots).





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
4. Remove the front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into the caliper and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
5. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement-Outer-Off Vehicle in Steering and Suspension.
6. Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 41820 Ball Joint Stud Separator. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.

Caution: Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle to the ground and causing personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

7. Separate the front wheel drive axle from the front wheel drive shaft bearing using the J 28733-B Front Hub Spindle Remover. The nut can be partially reinstalled to protect the threads.





8. Remove the front wheel drive axle from the transaxle.
9. Remove the front wheel drive axle from the transaxle.
10. Use the J 33008, the J 29794 and the J 2619-01 to separate the axle from the transaxle.


Installation Procedure

Important: Prevent the boots (seals) from contacting the other components in order to prevent damage to the boots (seals).





1. Seat the front wheel drive axle into the transaxle.
2. Verify that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated.
Grasp the inner housing and pull the inner housing outboard. Do not pull on the front wheel drive axle shaft.
The front wheel drive axle will remain in place when the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated.
3. Install the front wheel drive axle into the front wheel drive shaft bearing.
4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement-Outer-Off Vehicle in Steering and Suspension.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install a new front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into the caliper and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
^ Tighten the front wheel drive shaft nut to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
8. Install the left wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.
11. Inspect the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Front Suspension) and Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.