Removal

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





3. Remove fuel tank modification shield and pipe kit on forward side of fuel tank.

Exhaust Pipe:

4. Remove muffler outlet pipe at muffler.

Exhaust Pipe Supported By Wire:

5. Lower muffler outlet pipe and support with wire.

Rear Exhaust Pipe Insulator:

6. Remove exhaust hanger insulator from exhaust pipe hanger stud.





7. Lower exhaust system and remove complete system from vehicle.





8. Remove sub-frame crossmember on rear side of fuel tank.





9. Remove fuel tank filler pipe retaining bolt from RH frame rail.





10. Place Rotunda High Lift Jack 014-00210 or equivalent under fuel tank.

CAUTION: To prevent fuel leakage, use care not to damage fuel tank.





11. Remove sub-frame center support member on forward side of fuel tank.





12. Remove fuel tank support straps. Lower fuel tank approximately 15 cm (6 inches).





13. Locate original paint mark on rear axle universal joint flange and mark rear driveshaft centering socket yoke in same location.

NOTE: If original factory mark is not visible on rear axle universal joint flange, mark both the rear axle universal joint flange and driveshaft centering socket yoke.





14. Remove four driveshaft retaining bolts.





15. Separate the driveshaft from rear axle universal joint flange.
- Pull the driveshaft toward the rear of the vehicle until the driveshaft slip yoke clears the transmission extension housing and seal.
- Check driveshaft and transmission output shaft index during removal. Factory-made paint marks are on the end of transmission output shaft and the driveshaft front yoke weld. If factory-made paint marks are not visible, mark the driveshaft slip yoke in relation to transmission output shaft during removal and temporarily install the appropriate plug in the extension housing to prevent lubricant leakage.