Two Piece

Propeller Shaft Replacement-Two 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.

Important: The two-piece propeller shaft and the support bearing used with the 3800 (VIN K) engine are not serviceable separately. The propeller shaft and the support bearing should be replaced as a complete assembly only.

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. Place an adjustable stand under the propeller shaft near the support bearing in order to support the propeller shaft.





4. Remove the bolts (4) from the support bearing (3).
5. Remove the following components from the torque arm (2):
^ The support bearing (3)
^ The washers (1)





6. Remove the propeller shaft bolts (2).
7. Remove the propeller shaft retainers (1).

Important: Support the propeller shaft during removal.

8. Use the following steps in order to remove the propeller shaft:





8.1. Withdraw the slip yoke (3) from the transmission.
8.2. Move the propeller shaft (1 and 4) 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 the loss of the needle roller bearings.

9. Inspect the transmission output shaft splines for burrs.





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

12. Inspect the relationship of the outer splines of the slip yoke to the transmission output shaft splines. The splines of the slip yoke must meet the following conditions:
^ The slip yoke splines and the transmission output shaft splines are of equal number.
^ The slip yoke splines and the transmission output shaft splines must engage properly.





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

14. If the mating surface of the pinion gear yoke exhibits the above conditions, repair or replace the pinion gear yoke.

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 to the transmission output shaft.
3. Place the center of the propeller shaft on the adjustable stand in order to support the propeller shaft.

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





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





6. Install the propeller shaft retainers (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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





8. Install the following components to the torque arm (2):
^ The washers (1)
^ The support bearing (3)
^ Install the bolts (4) to the support bearing.

^ Tighten the propeller shaft support bearing bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the adjustable stand from under the propeller shaft.
10. Lower the vehicle.