Caution: Always cover the opening in the transmission housing when removing the drive shaft. With the drive and intermediate shafts removed, be careful not to disturb the differential axle gear splines. Insert a wooden plug or similar plug to hold the differential axle gears in place.
Using a screwdriver inserted through the caliper, block the brake disc from turning and unscrew the hub nut. This nut is tightened very tightly. A new nut must be used during installation.
Remove the inner end of the right drive shaft from the intermediate shaft by inserting a tire iron between the intermediate shaft support and the inner CV joint housing. Using light taps on the tire iron, remove the drive shaft.
Figure 9.33. Using a tire iron to remove the intermediate shaft from the gearbox
Remove the bolts, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the gearbox and remove it from the vehicle (figure 9.33).
To disassemble the intermediate shaft and replace the bearing, you will need tools for pressing it out; this work should be entrusted to specialists at a well-equipped auto repair shop.