Front Propeller Shaft Replacement

Front Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.




3. Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
4. Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.




5. Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.




6. Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.




7. Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
8. Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the tape or rubber band from the front U-joint
2. Install the front propeller shaft.




3. Align the reference marks on the front U-joint.

Note: When installing the retaining bolts, only tighten them finger tight to hold the front propeller shaft in position.

4. Install the front U-joint bolts and clamps.




5. Align the reference marks on the rear U-joint.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the propeller shaft to pinion flange bolts.

* Tighten the bolts from the propeller shaft to the pinion flange 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
* Tighten the bolts for the front propeller U-joint clamps 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.