Driveshaft - Rear

Driveshaft - Rear 4x2

Material:

Material

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: Make sure the index marks on the extension housing and driveshaft are aligned before separation.

NOTE: After removing the driveshaft, place an index mark on the transmission output shaft that matches the transmission extension housing mark.





Index-mark the driveshaft and the extension housing to maintain driveshaft balance.








3. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain driveshaft balance.
4. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 ft. lbs.).

5. NOTE: The driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.





Use a suitable tool and pry only in the area shown to separate the driveshaft flange yoke from the pinion flange.

6. CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft flange seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the driveshaft flange bolts evenly in a star pattern.

CAUTION: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with threadlock and sealer.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.