Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Vehicles without Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)
10. Remove the 2 halfshaft bracket nuts.
11. Remove the intermediate and halfshaft assembly.
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Inspect the intermediate shaft for pitting or damage in the seal contact area. Replace if necessary.
12. Inspect the halfshaft hub for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft, if necessary.
1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.
Vehicles with GTDI
13. Separate the halfshaft from the intermediate shaft and remove the halfshaft.
Installation
AWD vehicles
NOTICE: A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or damage to the
components can occur.
1. Install a new intermediate shaft seal and deflector. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case.
Vehicles with GTDI
2. Install the halfshaft to the intermediate shaft.
Vehicles without GTDI
3. Install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly and the 2 halfshaft bracket nuts.
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
All vehicles
4. Rotate the wheel knuckle into position and insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.