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Removal (With Rear Universal Joint)

  1. 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 Fig 1 . On models with universal joint, disconnect universal joint at transmission. See Fig 2 .
  2. On all models, loosen threaded sleeve with Wrench (26 1 040). Mark position of universal joint relative to differential pinion shaft. Disconnect universal joint at differential. Unbolt drive shaft center mount. Lower drive shaft at center mount. See Fig 3 . Pull off centering pin at transmission or differential (if equipped). Remove drive shaft.
Fig 1: Removing Joint Disc (Drive Shaft With Rear Universal Joint)
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Fig 2: Removing Universal Joint
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Fig 3: Removing Drive Shaft
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