Chrysler R5286710AE Axle Half Shaft

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Power is transmitted from the transaxle to the wheels through a pair of driveaxles, with the inner end of each driveaxle splined to the differential side gears.

Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin, bending the ends over completely. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, and add transaxle lubricant as necessary.

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it on jackstands. Block the front wheels and remove both rear wheels. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the center console. Pull up on the parking brake cable, directly behind the parking brake lever, and insert a punch to relieve tension. Detach the parking brake cables from the equalizer. Unbolt the brake line brackets from the trailing arms. On models with rear disc brakes, remove the brake calipers, brake disc, hub, bearing assemblies, and parking brake shoes. On models with rear drum brakes, remove the brake drums and shoes. For models with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), remove the wheel speed sensors and detach the sensor harnesses. Detach the parking brake cables from retaining clips, actuators, or levers, and backing plates. If replacing the axle, remove the hub, bearing assemblies, and spindles. Remove the coil springs. Position a floor jack beneath the axle and mark the position of trailing arm brackets to the floor pan. Unbolt the trailing arm brackets, lower the jack, and remove the axle assembly.

Pull out on the steering knuckle to detach the driveaxle from the hub, angling it as needed, and suspend the outer end with a bungee cord or wire.

Boot replacement typically requires driveaxle removal, although "split" type replacement boots are available for installation without removal. However, it is advisable to remove the driveaxle and clean the CV joint to eliminate contaminants that could accelerate wear.