Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LCV with MHG)

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
1	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Flange Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal
3	Retaining Ring (Qty: 2)
4	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft CAUTION: Wheel drive shaft seal protector must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the wheel drive shaft seal protector as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to cut the differential output seal. Procedure Insert intermediate shaft into the transaxle until seated. Refill transmission fluid, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill , or Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check NOTE: If servicing the wheel drive shaft, the DT-51504 protector can remain in place until after the wheel drive shaft has been serviced. Special Tools DT-51504 Seal Protector For regional equivalent tools, refer to Special Tools .