Figure 9.29. Parts and location of shafts on vehicles with a manual transmission: 1 – nut; 2 – washer; 3 – outer CV joint; 4 – clamp; 5 – protective cover; 6 – CV joint on the differential side; 7, 8 – intermediate shaft support mounting bolts; 9 – intermediate shaft; 10, 11 – retaining rings; 12 – thrust ring
The main elements and the location of the shafts on vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions are shown in the figure 9.29, 9.30.
Figure 9.30. Parts and location of shafts on vehicles with automatic transmission: 1 – nut; 2 – washer; 3 – outer CV joint; 4 – clamp; 5 – protective cover; 6 – Tripod type CV joint; 7 – retaining ring; 8 – intermediate shaft
To remove the shaft, perform the following operations.
Raise the front of the car, secure it on stands, remove the front wheels and mud flaps, and drain the transmission fluid.
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.
Disconnect the stabilizer link, unscrew the ball joint, nuts and bolts securing the steering knuckle, and disconnect the front suspension strut from the ball joint.
Figure 9.31. Using a tire iron to disconnect the drive shaft from a manual transmission
Figure 9.32. Using a chisel to disconnect the drive shaft from the automatic transmission
Remove the inner end of the drive shaft or intermediate shaft from the gearbox by inserting a pry bar between the gearbox housing and the inner CV joint housing (figure 9.31). Using light taps on the mounting blade, remove the drive shaft from the gearbox. Be careful not to damage the drive shaft seal. On models with automatic transmissions, insert a chisel between the drive shaft and the differential housing, then tap it lightly to disengage the drive shaft from the differential (figure 9.32). Tilt the hub outward and disconnect the inner end of the drive shaft.
Pull the drive shaft out of the hub, using a puller if necessary.
Support the CV joint and remove the drive shaft from the vehicle.