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Chevrolet Trax: Front wheel drive intermediate shaft replacement

Special Tools

  • J-41819 Input Shaft Seal Installer
  • DT-50937 Seal Protector

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the right drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .

Fig. 12: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Fasteners
Fig. 12: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Fasteners

  1. Remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft housing fasteners (1).

Fig. 13: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly
Fig. 13: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly

  1. Remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft assembly (1).
  2. Inspect the bearing (1) and shaft (2) for wear or damage, if replacement is necessary, refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate shaft component disassembly in Transfer Case Disassemble, and Transfer Case Assemble for assembly.

Fig. 14: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal
Fig. 14: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal

  1. Remove and DISCARD the front wheel drive intermediate shaft seal (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 15: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal And Installer
Fig. 15: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal And Installer

  1. Using J-41819 Input Shaft Seal Installer install the NEW front wheel drive intermediate shaft seal (1).

Fig. 16: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly
Fig. 16: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly

NOTE: The intermediate drive shaft is to be installed into the transfer case assembly after the transfer case assembly is installed into the vehicle.

Prior to installation of the shaft into the assembly, seal protector DT-50937 must be installed to protect the front wheel drive intermediate shaft seal.

Refer to Transfer Case Description and Operation - New Service Assembly for additional information.

  1. Using DT-50937 Seal Protector install the front wheel drive intermediate shaft assembly (1).

Fig. 17: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Fasteners
Fig. 17: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Fasteners

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the front wheel drive intermediate shaft housing fasteners (1) and tighten to 58 (43 lb ft).
  2. Install the right drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .

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