Propeller Shaft - Removal

REMOVAL





CAUTION: Propeller shaft removal is a two-man operation. Never allow propeller shaft to hang from the center bearing, or while only connected to power transfer unit (PTU) or rear driveline module flanges. A helper is required. If a propshaft section is hung unsupported, damage may occur to the joint, boot, and/or center bearing from over-angulation. This may result in driveline vibrations.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove hanger at rear muffler.
3. Remove exhaust system center hanger brackets and support exhaust system with screw jack.
4. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). Using chalk, mark propeller shaft flanges at PTU (2) and rear driveline module for installation reference.
5. Remove six propeller shaft-to-power transfer unit bolts (1), but do not remove from PTU at this time.




NOTE: Rubber coupler is part of the propeller shaft assembly. Removing coupler from propeller shaft will result in vibration/balance issues.

6. Remove three propeller shaft rubber coupler-to-driveline module bolts (8), but do not remove from driveline module (7) at this time.
7. Have helper support front segment (1) by hand while removing center segment bearing/support-to-body bolts (10). Support front and center segments by hand.
8. While manually supporting front and center segments, have helper support rear segment (while removing rear segment bearing/support.
9. Lower propeller shaft assembly to ground, using care not to damage fore and aft flanges.