Intermediate Shaft (3.0L): Removal: Notes

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Drain fluid from transaxle.
NOTE: If it is necessary to drain the transaxle oil, see DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION in the appropriate SERVICING article in TRANSAXLES/TRANSMISSIONS.
Remove the ABS sensor. See ABS SENSOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NOTE .
Remove in order indicated in the illustration. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Exploded View Intermediate Shaft (3.0L)

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