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Propeller Shaft Replacement

Fig 1: View Of Propeller Shaft, Mounting Bolts & Retainers
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Preliminary Procedure

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1 Rear Differential Drive Flange Bolts and Retainers (Qty: 3)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Place the transmission control in the Neutral position.
  2. Mark a reference point between the propeller shaft and the flange.
  3. Using the appropriate tools, remove the flange bolts and the retainers.
  4. Use the DT-49064  puller, if needed to remove the propeller shaft.

Tighten 
29 N.m (21 lb ft)
Special Tools 
DT-49064  Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2 Support Bearing Mounting Bolts (Qty: 4)

Procedure

  1. Support the support bearings with jack stands.
  2. Clean threads of all residue of the old threader locker.
  3. Apply thread locker to the bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

Tighten 
22 N.m (16 lb ft)
3 Propeller Shaft
NOTE:

Install a NEW propeller shaft flange seal and propeller shaft retaining ring.

Procedure

  1. Using the DT-49030  fork, remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case.
  2. It may be necessary to have the help of an assistant to remove the propeller shaft.
  3. Install a NEW propeller shaft flange seal.
  4. Install a NEW propeller shaft retaining ring.
  5. Apply grease on the spline. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

Special Tools 
DT-49030  Fork, Cardan Removal
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .