For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Important: Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.

1. Remove the wheel drive axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
2. Remove the intermediate axle shaft mounting bracket to engine block bolts.
3. Remove the intermediate axle shaft.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Do not damage the seals.

1. Clean the transaxle seal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the intermediate axle shaft into the transaxle.
3. Install bolts in intermediate axle shaft mounting bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate axle shaft mounting bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

4. Install wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .