Removal

1. Drain fuel tank.
2. Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist.

Crossmember:

3. Remove crossmember on forward side of fuel tank.

Exhaust Pipe Insulator On LH Rocker Panel:

4. Remove exhaust pipe insulator from LH rocker panel hanger stud.

Rear Exhaust Pipe Insulator:

5. Remove exhaust pipe rear insulator from exhaust pipe hanger stud.

Exhaust Pipe:

6. Remove exhaust pipe at muffler.

Exhaust Pipe Supported By Wire:

7. Lower exhaust pipe and support with wire.

Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield:

8. Remove exhaust pipe heat shield.

Driveshaft Hoop:

9. Remove driveshaft hoop on rear side of tank.

Fuel Tank Filler Tube:

10. Remove fuel tank filler tube retaining bolt from RH frame rail.

Fuel Tank Supported By Transmission Jack:

11. Place a transmission jack under fuel tank.

CAUTION: Use care not to damage tank.

Front Heat Shield:

12. Remove front heat shield.

Fuel Tank Support:

13. Remove support on forward side of fuel tank.

Fuel Tank Support Straps:

14. Remove fuel tank support straps. Lower fuel tank approximately 15 centimeters (6 inches).

Marking Driveshaft Flange:

15. Locate original paint mark on axle companion flange and mark driveshaft flange in same location.

NOTE: If original mark is not visible on companion flange, mark both the companion flange and driveshaft flange.

Driveshaft Retaining Bolts:

16. Remove driveshaft retaining bolts.

Pull Driveshaft Rearward To Remove:

17. Separate the driveshaft from the axle companion flange and pull driveshaft rearward to remove. Install a plug in extension housing to prevent fluid loss.