Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Reference mark the rear propeller shaft to the pinion flange and to the
front propeller shaft, then reference mark the front shaft to the yoke at the
transmission.
- Remove the propeller shaft at the rear drive axle. Refer to
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Rear Drive Axle.
- Remove the center bearing support bracket
from the crossmember.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft with the center bearing by sliding the
shaft from the spline.
- Remove the propeller shaft from the rear of the transmission or transfer
case.
- Clean the mating surfaces bearing caps, bearing straps and pinion yoke
of corrosion using crocus cloth or 400 grit sandpaper.
- Clean all parts with an approved solvent.
- Inspect the outer surface of the front slip yoke for burrs. Burring damages
the transmission seal.
- Inspect the slip yoke splines for wear.
- Inspect for proper installation and uniform seating of the bearing cups.
- Inspect for twisted slip yoke splines or the wrong universal joint.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the slip yoke splines, if needed. Refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
in Maintenance and Lubrication.
- Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission lining up the index
splines.
- Install the rear propeller shaft with the center bearing. Ensure the
spline of both front and rear shaft mesh.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts of the center bearing to the crossmember.
Tighten
Tighten the center bearing support bolts and nuts
to 70 N·m (50 lb ft).
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Line up the reference marks. Refer
to
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
in
Rear Drive Axle.
- Lower vehicle.