Intermediate Shaft: Removal
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Drain fluid from transaxle. Remove right axle shaft assembly. See FWD AXLE SHAFT . Carefully remove bearing bracket mounting bolts securing intermediate shaft. Pull intermediate shaft from transaxle without damaging seal in transaxle. See Figure , Figure or Figure . Maintain intermediate shaft in horizontal position when removing.