Shaft, Drive, Rear Heavy Duty: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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).
- Mark transmission flange (1) if equipped and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation reference.
- 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).
- Remove pinion flange (1) bolts from propeller shaft (2).
- 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.
- 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.