Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

Driveshaft

Driveshaft:

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Index-mark both the driveshaft flanges.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove and discard the 2 nuts and separate the exhaust system at the flex pipe.
^ Install new nuts and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





3. Support the exhaust system and remove the 2 front exhaust hangers.





4. Carefully lower the exhaust system to allow clearance for removal of the driveshaft.





5. NOTE: Do not reuse the constant velocity (CV) joint bolts and washers.

Remove and discard the 4 front driveshaft-to-power transfer unit (PTU) flange bolts and washers.
^ Install new bolts and washers and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).





6. CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts for the rear U-joint flange. Install new bolts.

Remove and discard the 4 rear driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.
^ Install new bolts and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).





7. With the help of an assistant, remove the 4 center bearing support nuts and the driveshaft.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).





8. NOTE: If a driveshaft is installed and driveshaft vibration is encountered after installation, index the driveshaft.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.