Front Axle Disconnect

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Fig 1: LEFT DRIVE AXLE AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
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NOTE: The intermediate shaft is serviced only as a complete assembly.
Remove left halfshaft assembly (2). Refer to Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Removal

Fig 2: Front Axle Disconnect Solenoid Harness Connector
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Disconnect the front axle disconnect solenoid harness connector (1).

Fig 3: Bolts From Front Axle Disconnect Solenoid
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Remove the 3 bolts (5), (6), (7) from the front axle disconnect solenoid, and remove the front axle disconnect solenoid (8).

Fig 4: Bolts From Front Axle Disconnect Bracket
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Remove the 3 bolts (1), (2), (3) from the front axle disconnect bracket, and remove the front axle disconnect bracket (4).

Fig 5: Bolts From Front Axle Disconnect Solenoid
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Remove four bolts (1) from the front axle disconnect (3) and remove it from the engine