Drive Shaft Center Bearing - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.

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

2. Mark front and rear shaft segments (2,3) with installation reference marks (1).





3. Separate propeller shaft front and rear segments at bearing and remove boot (1)





4. Press center bearing (1) off of rear shaft segment using arbor press and Bearing Splitter (2).