Driveshaft - Front: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

Fig 1: Positioning Driveshaft On A Hoist
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Index-mark the front driveshaft to the front axle and the transfer case.

Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark Front Driveshaft To Front Axle Flange
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NOTE: It may be necessary to unseat the bearing cup assemblies by tapping on the yoke or bearing cup with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer.

Remove and discard the fasteners.
1. Remove and discard the 4 front axle flange bolts.
2. Remove and discard the 2 U-joint retainers.
  - To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Flange Bolts And U-Joint Retainers

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Remove and discard the 4 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts.
- To install, tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Front Driveshaft-To-Transfer Case Bolts

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NOTE: Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.

Remove the front driveshaft.
- Compress and separate the front driveshaft from the front axle, then separate the driveshaft from the transfer case.