The tools necessary for the servicing and repairing of the Axle Shaft are: slide hammer (J 2619-01), Axle Shaft remover extension (J 29794), Axle Shaft remover (J 33008-A), and hub spindle remover (J 42129). Start by raising the vehicle and supporting it properly, then take off the wheel and tire. Next, remove the stabilizer shaft link and the front wheel drive shaft nut, by using a drift or flat-bladed tool to stop the rotor from spinning. Loosen and remove the prix nut from the tie rod and have the assembly disconnected from the
Steering Knuckle. At the same time, separate the
Ball Joint from the knuckle. Use the hub spindle remover (J 42129) to disengage the front wheel drive axle from the front wheel drive shaft bearing, which will allow the nut to be partially re-installed to protect the threads. If needed, take out the left or right front wheel drive axle from the transaxle using the Axle Shaft remover (J 33008-A), Axle Shaft remover extensiont (J 29794) and the slide hammer (J 2619-01), to remove the axle from the transaxle. For installation, trace the front wheel drive axle through the transaxle making sure the retaining ring is in place. Mount the front wheel drive axle into the front wheel drive shaft bearing, reconnect the bottom joint and outside tie rod assembly, and mount a new front wheel drive shaft nut, tighten to 215 nm (159 ft. Lbs.) while generating use of a raft-bladed tool refusal to the rotor movement. Finally, install the stabilizer link bits, wheel, tire, lower the vehicle, and check the transaxle fluid and wheel alignment.