SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
9. Remove halfshaft from steering knuckle by pulling outward on knuckle while pressing in on halfshaft. Support outer end of halfshaft assembly. If
difficulty in separating halfshaft from hub is encountered, do not strike shaft with hammer, instead use puller 1026 to separate (Fig. 16).
10. Support outer end of the halfshaft assembly.
NOTE: When left halfshaft is removed from transaxle, some fluid may leak out.
NOTE: Removal of the inner tripod joints is made easier if you apply outward pressure on the joint as you strike the punch with a hammer. DO
NOT PULL ON INTERCONNECTING SHAFT TO REMOVE, AS THE INNER JOINT WILL BECOME SEPARATED.
11. Remove halfshaft(s) (Fig. 17). Left halfshaft: While applying outward pressure on joint by hand, dislodge inner tripod joint from differential side
gear by striking outward with a punch. When removing tripod joint and halfshaft, do not let spline or snap ring drag across axle seal. Right
halfshaft: Slide inner tripod joint off of intermediate shaft. If difficulty is encountered, dislodge joint from intermediate shaft using punch.
12. If intermediate shaft is to be removed, remove two (2) intermediate shaft bearing-to-bracket bolts (Fig. 17).