Removal (With Rear CV Joint)
- Remove exhaust assembly and heat shield. Remove exhaust assembly mounting brackets. On models with joint disc, remove 3 bolts and disconnect joint disc at transmission. See Figure
. Unbolt CV joint at differential. Unbolt drive shaft center mount.CAUTION: DO NOT allow drive shaft to fall into joints. Rubber collar can become squeezed, or joints may be damaged.
- Lower drive shaft at center mount. Pull off centering pin at transmission or differential (if equipped). Remove drive shaft.
CAUTION:
DO NOT damage CV joint seal.