Propeller Shaft Installation

Propeller Shaft Installation

1. Place the No. 2 propeller shaft on a transmission jack, then raise it to the mounting level.






2. Set the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference marks (C) you made during the removal procedure. Then install the flange nuts (D) finger tight.






3. Install the No. 1 support bearing (A) with new bolts in the numbered sequence shown.






4. Install the No. 2 support bearing (A) with new bolts in the numbered sequence shown.






5. Set the No. 3 propeller shaft (A) to the rear differential companion flange (B) by aligning the reference marks (C) you made during the removal procedure. Then install the flange bolts (D) to the specified torque.
NOTE: When replacing the propeller shaft or the rear differential, align the factory reference marks (E).











6. Tighten the No. 1 propeller shaft mounting nuts to the specified torque.






7. Install exhaust pipe B and the muffler. Service and Repair

8. If you installed a new propeller shaft, test-drive the vehicle at 55 mph (88 km/h), and check for noise or vibration. If there is a noise or vibration, rotate the propeller shaft 180 degrees from its current alignment with the rear differential companion flange, then recheck.