Front Driveshaft: Notes

REMOVAL 

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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   1 - Front Driveshaft Flange

   2 - Front Axle Flange

2. Remove and DISCARD  the front driveshaft to transfer case bolts.

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   1 - Axle Pinion Flange

   2 - Front Driveshaft Flange

3. Mark an installation reference line across the front driveshaft flange and the axle pinion flange. Mark an installation reference line at the front driveshaft flange and transfer case output flange also for re-assembly.

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   1 - Front Axle Flange to Front Driveshaft Flange

4. Remove and DISCARD  the front axle flange to front driveshaft bolts and remove the driveshaft.
   CAUTION:

   Driveshaft removal is a two-person operation. Never allow the driveshaft to hang from the center bearing, or while only connected to the transmission or rear axle flanges. An assistant is required. If a driveshaft section is hung unsupported, damage may occur to the shaft, joint and center bearing from over-angulation. This may result in driveline vibrations or component failure.

INSTALLATION 

During installation, torque the fasteners to the specifications in the torque table(s) below.

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

• Position the front driveshaft in the vehicle and align the driveshaft alignment marks to the front axle pinion flange and transfer case output flange.
• Install NEW  front driveshaft to bolts. If NEW  bolts are not available clean the old bolts and apply Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive or equivalent.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS