One Piece

Propeller Shaft Replacement-One Piece

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not strike or drop the propeller shaft, or allow the universal joints to bend to extreme angles, as internal joint damage might occur.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Mark the relationship of the propeller shaft (2) to the pinion gear yoke (1).





3. Remove the propeller shaft bolts (2).
4. Remove the propeller shaft retainers (1).

Important: Support the propeller shaft during removal.





5. Use the following steps in order to remove the propeller shaft:
5.1. Withdraw the slip yoke (3) from the transmission.
5.2. Move the propeller shaft (1) rearward and pass the propeller shaft under the housing (2). If the bearing caps are loose, tape the bearing caps together in order to prevent dropping and losing the needle roller bearings.

6. Inspect the transmission output shaft splines for burrs.





7. Inspect the outer diameter of the slip yoke (1) for burrs.
8. Inspect the outer splines of the slip yoke (1) for the following conditions:
^ Damage
^ Twisting
^ Wear

9. Inspect the relationship of the outer splines of the slip yoke (1) to the transmission output shaft splines. The outer splines of the slip yoke should meet the following requirements:
^ The outer splines should agree in number with the transmission output shaft splines.
^ The outer splines should fit with the transmission output shaft splines.





10. Inspect the pinion gear yoke (1) at the universal joint cap connecting surface for the following conditions:
^ Burrs
^ Foreign material

Installation Procedure

Notice: The propeller shaft must be supported carefully during handling to avoid jamming or bending of parts.

1. Lubricate the slip yoke with chassis lubricant.
2. Install the slip yoke onto the transmission output shaft.

Important: Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft with the reference marks on the pinion yoke to ensure the proper propeller shaft pinion yoke relationship.





3. Install the rear of the propeller shaft (2) to the pinion gear yoke (1).
4. Install the rear universal joint to the pinion gear yoke. Ensure that the bearing caps are properly seated.





5. Install the propeller shaft retainers (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the propeller shaft bolts (2).
^ Tighten the propeller shaft bolts evenly to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.