Loosen the left front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, place it securely on jackstands and remove the left front wheel. Remove the splash shield. Remove the left driveaxle and intermediate shaft bearing housing. Thread a slide hammer adapter into the hole in the end of the intermediate shaft. Attach a slide hammer to the adapter. Pull the intermediate shaft out of the
Differential, taking care not to damage the seal on the opposite side of the oil pan. Make sure the retaining ring is in position on the end of the intermediate shaft. Insert the intermediate shaft through the oil pan passage and into the differential, taking care not to damage the oil seal. Rotate the shaft as necessary to align its splines with the differential. Install the slide hammer on the shaft, then use the slide hammer to drive the shaft In until its retaining ring locks into place in the differential. The remainder of installation is the reverse of the removal steps.