Propeller Shaft Rear (4X4) Removal/Installation

With the vehicle in neutral, raise and support the vehicle. See LIFTING .
Index-mark the propeller shaft yoke to transfer case companion flange.

Fig 1: Index-Marking Propeller Shaft Yoke To Transfer Case Companion Flange
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Index-mark the propeller shaft to rear companion flange.

Fig 2: Index-Marking Propeller Shaft To Rear Companion Flange
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Remove the four rear bolts and disconnect the rear propeller shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Four Rear Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer case.
1. Remove the four bolts.
2. Carefully remove the propeller shaft.
  NOTE:
  - Install new bolts.
Install in reverse order of removal.