Shaft, Drive, Front: Removal
NOTE:
Driveshaft is serviced as an assembly only.
- Place the vehicle on floor or drive-on hoist with full weight of vehicle on suspension.
- Shift the transmission and transfer case to Neutral.
- If equipped, remove the skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL , PLATE, SKID, FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL , PLATE, SKID, FUEL TANK, REMOVAL , PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL or PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, REMOVAL .
- Support the transfer case with a jack stand and remove the transmission cross-member. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL
.CAUTION:
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a driveline vibration.
- Mark a line across the Constant Velocity (CV) joints to companion flanges for installation reference.
- Remove the fasteners (1) from CV joints.
- Push the driveshaft forward to clear the transfer case companion flange and remove the shaft.