Challenger V6-3.5L (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Half Shaft - Removal
198 RII AND 215 RII AXLES
NOTE: This procedure requires the compression of the rear suspension to ride height. A drive-on hoist should be used. If a drive-on hoist is
not used, screw-style under-hoist jack stands are required to compress the rear suspension, facilitating rear halfshaft removal.
NOTE: Halfshaft inner and outer boots are not serviceable separately. Boot replacement requires entire shaft assembly replacement.
CAUTION: Unequal-length halfshafts are used. The right halfshaft is shorter than the left, and it is necessary to identify and tag halfshafts
upon removal to ensure proper installation.
CAUTION: Never grasp halfshaft assembly by the inner or outer boots. Doing so may cause the boot to pucker or crease, reducing the service
life of the boot and joint. Avoid over angulating or stroking the C/V joints when handling the halfshaft.
1. With vehicle in neutral, position and raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Using 14mm hex, remove axle drain plug (1) and drain rear axle fluid into container suitable for fluid reuse.
3. Install drain plug (1) and torque to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
4. Remove rear exhaust system. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Muffler/Service and Repair/Removal
5. Remove wheel/tire assembly (1) from sides that shaft is to be removed.