Left Hand (LH) Front Half Shaft / Intermediate Shaft

REMOVAL 

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to, HOISTING .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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3. With the tool 1870815000 (1a) remove and DISCARD  the axle nut (1b) fixing the right front driveshaft to the wheel hub.

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4. Using a suitable tool, disconnect the left front halfshaft (1a) from the wheel hub (1b).

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5. Remove the fasteners (1a) fixing the left front halfshaft bearing support (1b) to the engine oil sump.

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6. Remove the halfshaft assembly (1a) from the vehicle.

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7. Be certain the locating dowel (1) is in the intermediate shaft housing. Remove from the oil pan if necessary.

INSTALLATION 

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1. Install the halfshaft assembly (1a).

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2. Install the halfshaft (1b) to oil pan fasteners (1a) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

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3. Place the outboard end of the axle (1a) into the wheel hub (1b).
4. Install the strut assembly. Refer to STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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5. Fit the 1870815000 tool (1a) and install and tighten a NEW  hub nut (1b) to the proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
6. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Check the front axle fluid level and add as necessary. Refer to FLUID, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.