Colt L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1994)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Do not apply vehicle load to the wheel bearing after removal of the driveshaft. If a load must be applied to the bearing in moving the vehicle, temporarily
secure bearing with stub axle replacement tool No. MB990998, or equivalent.
Fig.1 Wheel Bearing Support Tool Installation
1. Remove hub nut cotter pin, hub nut and washer, then raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove undercover and center member from vehicle, if so equipped.
3. Remove lower ball joint from steering knuckle, using steering linkage puller No. MB991113, or equivalent.
4. Remove tie rod from steering knuckle using tool No. MB991113, or equivalent.
5. On drive axles equipped with center bearing, remove center bearing bracket mounting bolts.
6. On drive axles not equipped with center bearing, insert pry bar between transaxle case and driveshaft, then pry drive axle from transaxle case.
Remove drive axle from hub using axle shaft puller tool No. MB990241, or equivalent. Do not pull on drive axle or joints will be damaged. Do
not insert pry bar further than necessary or damage to oil seal will result.
Fig.2 Front Drive Axle Removal
