Shaft, Drive, Rear Heavy Duty: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Aligning Reference Marks

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With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
Mark propeller shaft (1) pinion flange (2) and propeller shaft flange (4) with installation reference marks (3).

Fig 2: Marking Transmission Flange
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Mark transmission flange (1) if equipped and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation reference.

Fig 3: Center Bearing HD
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If equipped with a center bearing (1) mark an outline of the center bearing on the center bearing bracket for installation reference. Then support propeller shaft and remove center bearing bolts (2).

Fig 4: Pinion Flange & Rear Propeller Shaft
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Remove pinion flange (1) bolts from propeller shaft (2).

Fig 5: Propeller Shaft & Output Shaft
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Slide propeller shaft back off automatic transmission/transfer case output shaft, then mark propeller shaft (1) and transmission/transfer case output shaft (2) for installation reference.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Flange & Bolts
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If equipped with transmission flange (1) remove bolts (2).
Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.

CAUTION:

Failure to follow these instructions may result in a driveline vibration.