Removal
Special Tool(s)
205-857
Remover, Halfshaft
303-021
Engine support bracket
303-662
Support Beam Arm and Hook Assembly, Engine
General Equipment
NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Specifications).
2. Refer to: Plenum Chamber (412-01 Climate Control, Removal and Installation).
3. Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
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15. Repeat the above step for the other side.
16. Support the engine.
Special Tool(s): 303-021, 303-662
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20. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.
21. Remove the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
22. Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
23. Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
24. CAUTION: Discard the nut.
25. CAUTIONS:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
NOTE: Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
26. CAUTIONS: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
Special Tool(s): 205-857
27. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
28. CAUTION: Discard the component.
29. CAUTION: Inspect the seal, replace if damaged If removed for access only.
30. CAUTION: Discard the nut.
31. CAUTIONS: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
Special Tool(s): 205-857
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33. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
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37. CAUTION: Discard the bolts. Tie aside.
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42. CAUTION: Discard the bolts.
43. General Equipment: Transmission jack
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46. CAUTIONS: Make sure that the torque converter remains in the transmission.
Make sure that the dowels are still located on the engine and not the transmission.
47. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
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