Front Propeller Shaft: Removal
CAUTION:
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- When lifting a vehicle using a lift, be careful not to damage the lower parts of the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank, canister).
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the transfer case.
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (AWD) System - "TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the front cross member. [Only G 3.5]
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT CROSS MEMBER ")
- Remove the front propeller shaft (B) after loosening the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)
NOTE:
- Mark the location and direction of bolt before removing the propeller shaft.
- Installing the bolt and washer differently from the initial state can result in unbalanced propeller shaft causing abnormal vibration of propeller shaft at high speed.
- Do not reuse the bolt.