Driveshaft Center Bearing: Disassembly

All vehicles with center bearing 

1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Exploded View .
NOTE: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or a similar holding fixture.
2. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.

   Two-piece driveshaft vehicles 

3. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke and the slip yoke boot. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Slip Yoke .
4. Using a suitable press, remove the bearing from the driveshaft.

   Three-piece driveshaft vehicles 

5. Remove the reverse slip driveshaft flange-to-driveshaft nut.
   • To install, tighten to 576 Nm (425 lb-ft).
6. Using a suitable press, remove the bearing from the driveshaft.
7. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke and the slip yoke boot. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Slip Yoke .
8. Using a suitable press, remove the bearing from the driveshaft.

   All vehicles with center bearing 

NOTE: Make sure that the center bearing is correctly aligned when tightening fasteners or bearing failure and/or NVH issues may occur.
NOTE: Clean grease deposits, dirt and rust from the stub shaft.
NOTE: Inspect the stub shaft splines for nicks, gouges or burrs. Remove with a file or emery cloth.
NOTE: The aluminum driveshaft center bearing bracket must be installed with the open end rearward.
9. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
   • Lubricate the stub shaft spline with grease.
   • Install new driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps.