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
- Remove the right drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft
Replacement - Right Side .
Fig. 12: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Fasteners
- Remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft housing fasteners (1).
Fig. 13: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly
- Remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft assembly (1).
- 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
- Remove and DISCARD the front wheel drive intermediate shaft seal (1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 15: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal And Installer
- 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
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.
- Using DT-50937 Seal Protector install the front wheel drive intermediate
shaft assembly (1).
Fig. 17: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Fasteners
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the front wheel drive intermediate shaft housing fasteners (1)
and tighten to 58 (43 lb ft).
- Install the right drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft
Replacement - Right Side .
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Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.
Remove the rear propeller sha
Removal Procedure
Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement.
Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Remove and DISCARD the transfer case adapter seal from the t
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Special Tools
CH-45722 Fuel Pump Locking Ring Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Diagnostic Tools) .
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order
to protect the
eyes from fuel sp
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors the operation
of the vehicle to ensure emissions
are at acceptable levels, helping to
maintain a clean environment. The
malfunction indicator lamp comes
on when the vehicle is placed in
ON/RUN, as a check to show it is