Front Axle Disconnect (Fad) / Intermediate Shaft Assembly
NOTE:
The Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) / intermediate shaft is serviced only as a complete assembly.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
- Remove left hand front half shaft assembly. Refer to REMOVAL
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- Disconnect the Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) actuator solenoid wire harness connector (1).
- Remove the 3 bolts (5, 6, 7) from the FAD actuator solenoid, and remove the FAD actuator solenoid (8).
- Remove the 3 bolts (1, 2, 3) from the FAD bracket, and remove the FAD bracket (4).
- Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) from the FAD.
- Remove the fasteners (1) from the front belly pan, on both sides, to allow access to the front cradle bolts.
- Mark the rear of the cradle (1) on both sides by the rear bolts for installation.
- Support the cradle with jack stands (1).
- Loosen the right hand front and rear cradle bolts (1).
- Remove the left hand front and rear cradle bolts (1).
- Lower the jack stands (1) and continue to support the cradle.
- Lower the left jack stand just below the cradle.
- Using a large pry bar (1), carefully pry down the front cradle (2) approximately 2 inches, and remove the FAD (3) from the vehicle.
