Front Propeller Shaft Replacement

Front Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Place the transmission in neutral.
2. Release the park brake, if applied.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Mark the front universal joint to the drive shaft flange.




5. Remove the retaining bolts and straps.
6. Remove the propeller shaft from the front pinion drive flange.




7. Remove the propeller shaft retaining bolts.
8. Remove the propeller shaft/CV joint from the transmission/transfer case flange.




9. Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure the bearing caps do not separate from the U-Joint.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the tape or rubber band from the U-Joint.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Position the propeller shaft/CV joint to the transmission/transfer case.
3. Install the propeller shaft/CV joint retaining bolts.

Tighten the retaining bolts to 61 Nm (45 lb ft).




4. Align the propeller shaft with the reference marks on the pinion flange.




5. Install the straps and retaining bolts.

Tighten the retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.