Shaft, Drive, Rear Light Duty: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Marking Propeller Shaft, Pinion Flange And Propeller Shaft Flange With Installation 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: Identifying Center Bearing And Mounting Bolts
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If equipped with a center bearing (1) mark an outline of the center bearing (1) on the center bearing bracket for installation reference. Then support propeller shaft and remove mounting bolts (2).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Pinion Flange Bolts From Rear Propeller Shaft
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Remove pinion flange (1) bolts from propeller shaft (2).

Fig 4: Marking Propeller Shaft And Transmission/Transfer Case 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 5: Identifying Flange And Bolts
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Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.

CAUTION:

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