Front Driveshaft

Front Driveshaft

Removal

CAUTION: It is possible to fit the driveshaft incorrectly. Note the orientation before removal.

NOTE:
A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint.
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L Service and Repair




3 Remove the transmission heat shield.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




4
CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
Release the driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange.
- Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.




5
CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
Release the driveshaft from the front axle drive flange.
- Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.




6 Remove the front driveshaft.
- Compress the joints to disengage the drive flanges.

Installation
1
NOTE:
A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint.
Install the driveshaft.
- Clean the components.
- Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.
2
CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
3
CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Secure the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
4 Install the transmission heat shield.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
5 Install the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L Service and Repair