<< D >> TIE ROD END/LOWER ARM DISCONNECTION
| CAUTION | Before using special tool MB991113 or MB990635, loosen the tie rod and mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint. Support special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off. |
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<< E >> DRIVE SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT DISCONNECTION
| CAUTION | Do not pull on the drive shaft; doing so will damage the TJ; be sure to use a pry bar. Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal. Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the drive shaft. |
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- Insert the pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft as shown to remove the drive shaft. < 2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH> CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft.
- If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and inner shaft from the transaxle. < 3.0L ENGINE-RH>
- Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.
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Scheme 353: << F >> DRIVE PLATE BOLTS/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY LOWER PART COUPLING BOLTS/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
- Support the transaxle assembly by using a transaxle jack.
- Remove the drive plate bolts while turning the crank shaft.
- Press in the torque converter to the transaxle side so that the torque converter does not stay engaged to the drive plate.
- Remove the transaxle assembly lower bolts and lower the transaxle assembly.
