Montana AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Important: Support the wheel drive shaft until it is removed.
17. Assemble the J 33008-A, J 29794, and J 2619-01.
18. Install the J33008-A evenly onto the rear beveled surface of the wheel drive shaft inner joint housing.
19. Disengage the wheel drive shaft from the rear axle differential using the J 33008-A, J 29794, and J 2619-01, then remove the tool assembly.
20. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
Important: The differential output shaft oil seal must be replaced when removing the rear wheel drive shaft.
21. Replace the rear wheel drive shaft oil seal.
Installation Procedure
Important: Support the wheel drive shaft until it is completely installed.
1. Position the wheel drive shaft to the differential output shaft.
Important: Do not damage the differential output shaft oil seal.
2. Carefully align and guide the wheel drive shaft onto the differential output shaft.
3. Install the wheel drive shaft fully onto the differential output shaft using light force.
4. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is fully seated on the differential output shaft retaining ring by grasping the inner tripot housing and pulling
outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.
The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.
5. Begin to position the suspension knuckle to the wheel drive shaft.
6. Align and carefully guide the wheel drive shaft into the hub and bearing but do not seat fully.
