Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement S4WD

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator.
4. Remove the wire harness clip from the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.



5. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.

Important: Do not nick or cut the inboard (oil pan) side inner shaft seal.

6. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.



7. Remove the actuator from the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.

1. Install the actuator to the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the actuator assembly to intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the actuator assembly mounting bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

Important: Do not nick or cut the inboard (oil pan) inner shaft seal.

3. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly to the oil pan.



4. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

5. Install the wire harness clip.
6. Connect the electrical connector.
7. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.

Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement A4WD

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



3. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.
4. Remove the wire harness clip from the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.

Important: Do not nick or cut the inboard (oil pan) inner shaft seal.

5. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.

Important: 

•	Do not nick or cut the inboard (oil pan) inner shaft seal.

•	The intermediate shaft bearing assembly must fit flush against the oil pan in order for the inner axle shaft and the intermediate shaft bearing assembly to be properly installed.

1. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly to the oil pan.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing assembly bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

3. Install the wire harness clip.
4. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.