(12) Hold inner tripod joint and interconnecting
shaft of halfshaft assembly (Fig. 11). Remove inner tri-
pod joint from transaxle by pulling it straight out of
transaxle side gear and transaxle oil seal. When
removing tripod joint, do not let spline or snap
ring drag across sealing lip of the transaxle to
tripod
joint
oil
seal.
When
tripod
joint
is
removed from transaxle, some fluid will leak out.
CAUTION: The halfshaft, when installed, acts as a
bolt and secures the front hub/bearing assembly. If
vehicle is to be supported or moved on its wheels
with a halfshaft removed, install a PROPER–SIZED
BOLT AND NUT through front hub. Tighten bolt and
nut to 244 N·m (180 ft. lbs.). This will ensure that
the hub bearing cannot loosen.
REMOVAL—DIESEL AND TURBO MODELS
CAUTION: Boot sealing is vital to retain special
lubricants and to prevent foreign contaminants
from entering the C/V joint. Mishandling, such as
allowing the assemblies to dangle unsupported, or
pulling or pushing the ends can cut boots or dam-
age C/V joints. During removal and installation pro-
cedures, always support both ends of the halfshaft
to prevent damage.
CAUTION: The halfshaft, when installed, acts as a
bolt and secures the front hub/bearing assembly. If
vehicle is to be supported or moved on its wheels
with a halfshaft removed, install a PROPER–SIZED
BOLT AND NUT through front hub. Tighten bolt and
nut to 244 N·m (180 ft. lbs.). This will ensure that
the hub bearing cannot loosen.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Place transaxle in gated park.
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Remove wheel and tire assembly (Fig. 12).
Fig. 9 Halfshaft Isolation Washer
1 - ISOLATION WASHER
Fig. 10 Disengaging Left Inner Tripod Joint from
Transaxle
1 - FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
2 - PUNCH
3 - TRANSAXLE
4 - HALFSHAFT INNER TRIPOD JOINT
5 - NOTCH
Fig. 11 Tripod Joint Removal from Transaxle
1 - INNER TRIPOD JOINT
2 - TRANSAXLE
3 - SPLINE
4 - OIL SEAL
5 - SNAP RING
6 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
3 - 6
HALF SHAFT
PT
HALF SHAFT (Continued)