Intermediate Shaft - Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Installation

All vehicles 

CAUTION: Make sure to install the correct circlip for each application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft separation during vehicle operation.
1. Install as new circlip on the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.
Fig 1: Identifying Halfshaft Retainer Circlip
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2. Position the intermediate shaft in the transaxle and engage the intermediate shaft splines with the transaxle side gears. Make sure the circlip is locked in the gear.

3.0L vehicles 

3. Install the 2 intermediate shaft support bracket bolts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Intermediate Shaft Support Bracket Bolts
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3.5L vehicles 

4. Install the 3 intermediate shaft bearing support bracket bolts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Bearing Support Bracket & Nuts
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5. Install the catalytic converter support bracket and install the 2 nuts.
   • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Identifying Catalytic Converter Support Bracket & Nuts
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6. Install the 2 catalytic converter bracket bolts.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Identifying Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
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All vehicles 

7. Install the right halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft - RH .