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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2009 🢒 I-290 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Propeller Shaft 🢒 Front Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1339734 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.

    3. Object Number: 1339742 Size: SH
  3. Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
  4. Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.

    5. Object Number: 1348023 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.

    6. Object Number: 1339749 Size: SH
  6. Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.

    7. Object Number: 1347764 Size: SH
  7. Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
  8. Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1347764 Size: SH
  1. Remove the tape or rubber band from the front U-joint
  2. Install the front propeller shaft.

    3. Object Number: 1339749 Size: SH
  3. Align the reference marks on the front U-joint.

    4. Note: When installing the retaining bolts, only tighten them finger tight to hold the front propeller shaft in position.

  4. Install the front U-joint bolts and clamps.

    5. Object Number: 1339742 Size: SH
  5. Align the reference marks on the rear U-joint.

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1348023 Size: SH
  6. Install the propeller shaft to pinion flange bolts.
    7. • Tighten the bolts from the propeller shaft to the pinion flange 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolts for the front propeller U-joint clamps 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  7. Lower the vehicle.