Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
1. Important: Prevent the boots (seals) from contacting the other components in order to prevent damage to the boots (seals).
Install a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring.
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On the right wheel drive shaft, the retaining ring is on the splined shaft of the inner tripot housing.
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On the left wheel drive shaft , the retaining ring is on the splined transmission output shaft.
2. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transaxle.
3. Push the wheel drive shaft into transaxle until the retaining ring is fully seated.
4. Verify that the wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated.
1. Grasp the inner (tripot) housing.
2. Pull the inner (tripot) housing outboard. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.The wheel drive shaft will remain in place when the retaining
ring is properly seated.
1. Install the wheel drive shaft (1) to the wheel hub and bearing.
2. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
3. Connect the outer tie rod end assembly to the steering knuckle.
4. Important: Ensure that the 2-piece, ramped washer is installed prior to installing the wheel drive shaft nut. The ramped sides of the washer must
face each other.
Install the 2-piece, ramped washer to the wheel drive shaft spindle.
5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install a NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2). Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool (1) through the caliper and into the brake rotor to prevent the rotor from
turning.
Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 260 Nm (192 ft. lbs.).
