OEM Chrysler Cirrus Axle Shaft

Chrysler Cirrus Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

• Axle Assembly, Front Passenger Side
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  Q: How to Remove and Reinstall an Axle Shaft on Chrysler Cirrus?

  A:

  To take out the axle shaft, first slacken the stub axle to hub/bearing nut so it doesn't move and only after you have applied the brakes to the car, start to loosen the hub nut by hand. Place the vehicle on jack stands or a frame contact hoist, then remove the set of front tires and wheels. After that, undo the driveshaft-to-hub and bearing retaining nut and lift out the Brake Caliper assembly, using guide bolts to loosen it and hooking the brackets to keep the brake hoses from being taut as you lift the brake caliper from the Steering Knuckle. Start by taking off the braking disc from the front hub; next, remove the nut securing the outer Tie Rod End from the steering knuckle, holding the rod end stud with an 11/32 socket. The tie rod end stud can be taken out of the steering knuckle arm using Special Tool MB-991113. Should the vehicle have antilock brakes, unscrew the speed sensor cable routing bracket from the steering knuckle. Eliminate both the cotter pin and the castle nut from the end of the lower Ball Joint stud. While detaching them, be sure there is no tool in between the steering knuckle and the joint. Push the steering knuckle outward, strike the nearby boss using a hammer and unfasten the stud from the ball joint while avoiding harm to the lower control arm and seal. Free the steering knuckle from the outer C/V joint and then hold the outer end of the driveshaft. Then use a pry bar to disengage the retaining ring from the tripod joint opposite the transaxle. Hold the connecting piece and inner tripod joint with your hand, then pull out the inner tripod joint directly from the transaxle, but not across the edge of the oil seal. Before you mount the tripod joint, clean the spline area, use a little transmission lubricant and slide it into the transaxle side gear with your hands. Shove the tripod joint into the side gear until the snap ring locks and you cannot remove it by hand. Wipe dirt and moisture from the steering knuckle area near the outer C/V joint and carefully slide the driveshaft into the front hub, then connect the steering knuckle on the stud. Fit the castle nut onto the ball joint stud and tighten it to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). On cars using antilock brakes, attach the speed sensor cable to the steering knuckle and tighten its bolt securely. Attach the tie rod end to the steering knuckle, tighten the bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) with the stud held in place and then place the braking disc back on the hub and bearing assembly. Slide the top part of the caliper under the top abutment, push the bottom down again the bottom abutment and tighten the bolts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.). Clean any dirt from the outside of the C/V joint stub axle, fit the hub nut in place and tighten it. When the vehicle brakes are activated, apply 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.) of pressure to tighten the hub nut. Install the front wheel and tire assembly, fastening the lug nuts with a tightness of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.), drive the vehicle down, check the transaxle fluid and adjust the front toe to its proper specification.