Shaft, Drive, Rear: Removal

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With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
Mark installation reference line across the rear propeller shaft CV joint (1) and the axle flange (2). Also mark to indicate propeller shaft axle end.
NOTE:
Propeller shaft can be install either way.

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Mark installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint (1) and the transmission/transfer case flange (2). Also mark to indicate propeller shaft transmission/transfer case flange end.

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Remove front propeller shaft CV joint bolts (1) and retainers (2).

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Remove rear propeller shaft CV joint bolts (1) and retainers (2).
Compress the propeller shaft enough to remove it from the axle flange and transmission/transfer case flange.