Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement

Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure


Important: Two piece propeller shafts are system balanced. Service kits are available as follows.


* Propeller shaft universal joint kit

* Slip yoke kit

* Propeller shaft slip yoke boot kit


Service to other parts of the two piece propeller shaft is by assembly only.


1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Support the propeller shaft with safety stands.




3. Remove the center bearing bolts (3).
4. Remove the center bearing from the bracket.




5. Remove the propeller shaft hanger bolts.
6. Remove the propeller shaft hanger.




7. Remove the bolts (1) and the yoke retainers (2) from the rear axle pinion yoke (4).
8. Disconnect the propeller shaft (3) from the rear axle pinion yoke (4).




9. Remove the propeller shaft by sliding it rearward from the transmission.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the propeller shaft to the transmission.




2. Connect the propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the bolts (1) and the yoke retainers (2) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

Tighten the rear axle pinion yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Install the propeller shaft hanger.
5. Install the propeller shaft hanger bolts.

Tighten the propeller shaft hanger bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).





6. Install the center bearing to the bracket.
7. Install the center bearing bolts (3).

Tighten the center bearing bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

8. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.