Drive Shaft Center Bearing - Installation

INSTALLATION

Special Tools:










1. Install propeller shaft rear segment into press, supported on joint yoke (3).
2. Install bearing assembly as shown (2).
3. Using installer (1), press bearing assembly (2) onto shaft.





4. Remove propeller shaft from press.
5. Install boot (1) to rear shaft segment.






NOTE: To address propeller shaft imbalance concerns, the propeller shaft spline interface has a "skip-tooth" design allowing only one possible assembly orientation.

6. Align index marks placed upon disassembly and install front segment (1) to rear segment.
7. Install boot (2) to front segment, seating boot into groove (3).
8. Install propeller shaft into vehicle.