Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the rear axle pinion flange.
   Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Pinion Flange

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NOTE: Make sure the index marks on the extension housing and driveshaft are aligned before separation.
NOTE: After removing the driveshaft, place an index mark on the transmission output shaft that matches the transmission extension housing mark.
Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft And Extension Housing
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3. Index-mark the driveshaft and the extension housing.
4. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

   To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 

   PART
   
   

   Part	Steps
   Rear U-joint	1-5
   Front U-joint	1,2, 3, 6, 7
   Driveshaft slip yoke	1-3,6-8

   Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Parts

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5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 2: Driveshaft Flange Yoke Removal Note 

NOTE: The driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.
Fig 4: Using Suitable Tool
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1. Use a suitable tool and pry only in the area shown to separate the flange yoke from the pinion flange.

Item 5: U-Joint Spider Removal Note 

1. Index-mark the components at the U-joints for reassembly.
2. Position the driveshaft in the special tool. Using the special tool, press out a bearing cup.
   Fig 5: Pressing Out Bearing Cup Using Special Tool

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3. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed all the way out.
4. Rotate the driveshaft and press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.

Item 7: U-Joint Spider Installation Note 

1. Check the U-joints for freedom of movement. If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.

   Do not strike the bearing.

   Item 1: U-Joint Flange Bolt Installation Note 

CAUTION: If new bolts to retain the driveshaft to the axle are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock and sealer.
CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft flange seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
Fig 6: Installing Driveshaft Flange Bolts
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1. Install the driveshaft flange bolts in the order and specification shown.