Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Special Tools
* J 2619-O1 Slide Hammer
* J 45341 Axle Shaft Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the suspension knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Knuckle Replacement)Knuckle Replacement (GT) (Knuckle Replacement (GT)).
2. Using J 2619-01 and J 45341 remove the rear wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Note: Support the wheel drive shaft until it is completely installed.

1. Position the wheel drive shaft to the differential output shaft.

Note: Do not damage the differential output shaft oil seal.

2. Carefully align and guide the wheel drive shaft onto the differential output shaft.
3. Install the wheel drive shaft fully onto the differential output shaft using light force.
4. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is fully seated on the differential output shaft retaining ring by grasping the inner tripot housing and pulling outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.
The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.




5. Install the suspension knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Knuckle Replacement)Knuckle Replacement (GT) (Knuckle Replacement (GT)).