FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Output Shaft: Service and Repair

Rear Drive Shaft

REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
2) Remove rear wheel speed sensor, and separate the extension case from transmission case.





3) Remove the rear drive shaft from the center differential assembly.
4) Remove drive and driven plates.

INSTALLATION
1) Select shims.
2) Install drive and driven plates.
3) Insert the rear drive shaft into the center differential assembly.
4) Combine the transmission case with the extension case, and install rear wheel speed sensor.
5) Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle.

DISASSEMBLY





1) Using a press, remove the revolution gear.





2) Using a press, remove front and side ball bearings and the clutch hub.

ASSEMBLY
To assemble, reverse order of disassembly.





NOTE:
^ Use new ball bearings and revolution gear.
^ Pay attention to the orientation of the clutch hub.

INSPECTION
^ Make sure that each component is free of harmful gouges, cuts, or dust.
^ Measure the extension end play and adjust it to within specifications.