Summit Wagon FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC (1995)
Fig.2 Front Drive Axle Removal
g. On both driveshafts, remove bearing bracket attaching bolts, then the bearing bracket.
h. Lightly tap yoke of Cardan joint with a wooden hammer and remove it from transaxle assembly.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Torque bearing bracket bolts to 29-39 ft. lbs. and drive axle nut to 145-188 ft. lbs.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Do not apply vehicle load to the wheel bearing after removal of the driveshaft. If a load must be applied to the bearing in moving the vehicle, temporarily
secure bearing with stub axle replacement tool No. MB990998, or equivalent.
Fig.1 Wheel Bearing Support Tool Installation
1. Remove hub dust cap and loosen drive axle nut, then raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove undercover, then remove strut bar and ball joint from lower control arm. Use care not to damage ball joint dust boot.
3. Drain transaxle fluid.
4. Insert a suitable pry bar between transaxle case and outer case of double offset joint, then withdraw drive axle. Cover drive axle opening in
transaxle. When removing drive axle, support at tripod or double offset joint and pull shaft straight out to prevent damage to boot or joint. After
disconnecting drive axle from transaxle, support shaft in proper position. Pry bar should not be inserted more than .28 inch between transaxle case
and outer case of offset joint, as damage to oil seal may result. The double offset joint retainer ring should be replaced whenever the drive axle is
removed from transaxle case.
