Driveshaft, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .
-- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CRUA] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CNSB, CNSA, CXBB, CXBA, CXCB, CXCA] .
-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- from the pendulum support.
-- Press the >>engine and transmission<< forward and secure the position with a suitable piece of wood -A-.
-- Remove the bolts -A and B- from the bevel box and remove the heat shield -1-.
-- Remove the center tunnel heat shield under the intermediate bearing. Refer to appropriate service information .
-- Remove the rear tunnel brace. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .
-- Loosen the driveshaft from the front bevel box and the rear final drive but do not remove it.
-- To loosen or tighten, counterhold the driveshaft on the rear final drive.
-- Before removing, see if there is a marking (color dot) on the flexible disc and on the final drive flange -arrows-. If not, mark the position of the flexible disc and flange/driveshaft on the final drive with respect to one another -arrows-.
-- Also mark the position of the driveshaft with respect to the flange on the bevel gear.
-- Remove the driveshaft bolts from the front bevel box and the rear final drive -arrows-.
The alignment pins on the bevel box, the rear final drive and in the center through the intermediate bearing hold the driveshaft in place.
A second technician is needed to for the further removal of the driveshaft.
-- While a technician holds the driveshaft in the installation position, remove the intermediate bearing -arrows- and if possible, remove the driveshaft to the rear in its fully extended length.
-- When removing and installing the driveshaft, always be careful not to damage the bushing -arrow-.
To prevent damaging the protective boot in the center bearing, remove and install the drive axle in its fully extended position; likewise, store it in this position.