Removal Procedure
Important: Observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to
the propeller shaft and axles before disassembly. These components include the propeller
shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, the output shafts, etc. All components
must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were when removed.
In addition, published specifications and torque values, as well as any measurements
made prior to disassembly must be followed.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Reference mark the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke.
- Reference mark the propeller shaft to the transmission or transfer case.
- Remove the bolts and the yoke retainers
from the rear axle pinion yoke.
Notice: When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove the shaft
by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal
joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection
joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the joint.
- Slide the propeller shaft forward in order to disconnect the propeller
shaft from the rear axle pinion yoke.
- Slide the propeller shaft rearward in order
to disconnect the propeller shaft from the transmission or transfer case.
- Remove the propeller shaft.
Installation Procedure
- Inspect the splines of the slip yoke for a sufficient coating of grease/lubricant.
If the splines of the slip yoke does not have a sufficient coating of grease/lubricate,
lubricate the shaft with P/N 12377985.
- Install the propeller shaft into the transmission
or transfer case.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
- Install the propeller shaft to the rear
axle pinion yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the yoke retainers and the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.