One Piece

Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece

Removal Procedure





Important: Do not rotate the center slip yokes to spline shafts, end yokes, companion flanges, etc. from their original position during reassembly. You must observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles before disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship as when removed. You must follow specifications and torque values, as well as any measurements made prior to disassembly, in order to maintain the factory balance.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Reference mark the propeller shaft to the to the transmission.
Reference mark the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke or to the flange yoke.
3. Remove the bolts and the yoke retainers from the rear axle pinion yoke or the bolts from the flange yoke.

Notice: When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the joint.

4. Slide the propeller shaft forward in order to disconnect the propeller shaft from the rear axle pinion yoke or from the yoke flange.





5. Slide the propeller shaft rearward in order to disconnect the propeller shaft from the transmission.
6. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the propeller shaft slip yoke into the transmission. Align the reference marks made during removal.
2. Install the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke or to the yoke flange. Align the reference marks made during removal.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Discard the bolts to the yoke flange. Use new bolts.

3. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts (pinion yoke type) or the bolts (yoke flange type).
^ Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) or the new yoke flange bolts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.