Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support
the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the center bearing using the following steps:
3.1. | Stand the propeller shaft on end in a press with the splined end
of the shaft pointing up. |
3.2. | Support the center bearing by press bars. |
3.3. | Press the propeller shaft down on the splined end till the center
bearing assembly is off the propeller shaft. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the center bearing
assembly and retainer (1) by pressing the center bearing onto
the propeller shaft using the press.
- Ensure that the center bearing is fully seated on the propeller
shaft.
- Install the propeller
shaft. Refer to
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle and test drive.