<< C >> Driveshaft/Driveshaft And Inner Shaft Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer race. < Vehicles with ABS >
- Use special tools MB991354, MB990244 and MB990767 to push the driveshaft out from the hub.CAUTION:
- Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the TJ; be sure to use the pry bar.
- Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
- Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the driveshaft.
- Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft. < 2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH >
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CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft. - If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and inner shaft from the transaxle. < 3.0L ENGINE-RH >
- Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.
CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the driveshaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using special tool MB990998.