Removal Procedure
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- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped.
- For vehicles equipped with the BW 4485-NR3 transfer case, refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
- For vehicles equipped with the MP 3023/3024-NQH transfer case, refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
- Remove the clamp (4) at the transfer case by prying up the exposed end of the clamp with a flat-bladed tool.
- Remove the bolts (6) and the yoke retainers (7) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).
- Disconnect the propeller shaft (2) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).
- Use tape to secure the bearing caps.
- Remove the boot from the groove on the transfer case output shaft.
- Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case output shaft.
- Remove the clamp (1) from the propeller shaft boot (2), if needed.
- Remove the propeller shaft boot (2) from the propeller shaft, if needed.
CAUTION:
When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the joint.
NOTE:
Mark the relationship of the front propeller shaft to the drive axle flange.
NOTE:
Do not drop the bearing cap assemblies of the yoke end.