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 mark (C) you made during the removal procedure. Then install the No. 1 propeller shaft flange nuts (D) finger tight.






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






4. Install the No. 2 support bearing (A) with new mounting 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 mark (C) you made during the removal procedure. Then install the new No. 3 propeller shaft 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 flange nuts to the specified torque.






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

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. 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.