Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal
CAUTION: The driveshaft, when installed, acts as a bolt and secures the front hub/bearing assembly. If vehicle is to be supported or moved on its
wheels with a driveshaft removed, install a PROPER-SIZED BOLT AND NUT through front hub. Tighten bolt and nut to 203 Nm (150 ft.lbs.)244 Nm
(180 ft. lbs.). This will ensure that the hub bearing cannot loosen.
1. Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from the end of the outer C/V joint stub axle.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) stub axle to hub/ bearing retaining nut. Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on the floor with the brakes applied. The front
hub and driveshaft are splined together and retained by the hub nut.
3. Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
4. Remove front tire and wheel assembly from the hub.
5. Remove front disc brake caliper assembly to steering knuckle guide pin attaching bolts.
