Rear Heavy Duty

REMOVAL





1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Mark propeller shaft (1) pinion flange (2) and propeller shaft flange (4) with installation reference marks (3).





3. Mark transmission flange (1) if equipped and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation reference.





4. If equipped with a center bearing (1) mark an outline of the center bearing on the center bearing bracket for installation reference. Then support propeller shaft and remove center bearing bolts (2).





5. Remove pinion flange (1) bolts from propeller shaft (2).





6. Slide propeller shaft back off automatic transmission/transfer case output shaft, then mark propeller shaft (1) and transmission/transfer case output shaft (2) for installation reference.





7. If equipped with transmission flange (1) remove bolts (2).
8. Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may result in a driveline vibration.