Shaft, Drive, Front: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Rear Reference Mark

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With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint (1) and transfer case flange (2).

Fig 2: Front Reference Mark
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Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange (1) and the axle flange (2).

Fig 3: Flange Bolts
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Remove the axle flange (1) bolts (2).

Fig 4: CV Bolts
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Remove the CV joint bolts (1) and retainers (2).
Compress the propeller shaft enough to remove the shaft from the flanges.