Stratus Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2001)
CAUTION:
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Do not remove the nut from the ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991113 or MB990635 to avoid possible damage to the ball joint
threads.
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Hang special tools with rope or wire to prevent them from falling.
<<C>> DRIVESHAFT/DRIVESHAFT AND INNER SHAFT REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer race <Vehicles with ABS>.
1. Use special tools MB991354, MB990242 and MB990767 to push the driveshaft out from the hub.
CAUTION:
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Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the TJ, be sure to use the pry bar.
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Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
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Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the driveshaft.
2. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft. <2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH>
CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft.
3. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and
inner shaft from the transaxle. <3.0L ENGINE-RH>
4. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.
