Removal Procedure
- Select park/1st gear position in the transmission and apply the park brake.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the intermediate exhaust assembly. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement.
- Remove the propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center.
- Mark the rubber coupling (1) in relation to the differential flange (2).
- Remove the rubber coupling to differential bolts (1).
- Remove the center bearing to body retaining bolts (1).
- Disconnect the propeller shaft (2) from the differential flange.
- Place a suitable container under the transmission in order to collect draining fluid.
- With the aid of an assistant remove the propeller shaft (2) from the vehicle.
- Insert a suitable plug to the transmission shaft splines (3) to prevent loss of transmission lubricant.
- Inspect the propeller shaft (2) for excessive wear and/or damage. Inspect the following:
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Note: Observe the orientation of the rubber couplings with reference to the differential flange and the transmission flange. This will minimize the potential of incorrect propeller shaft installation.
Note: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2).
Note: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2).
Note: Do not damage the oil seal when disconnecting the propeller shaft (2) from the transmission. Cuts or abrasions will damage the oil seal and result in lubricant leakage from this area.
Note: Support the propeller shaft front yoke (1) and move the propeller shaft (2) rearward to disconnect the propeller shaft front yoke (1) from the transmission shaft splines (3).
| • | Propeller shaft--For replacement, refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement. |
| • | Rubber coupling--For replacement, refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Coupling Replacement. |
| • | Center bearing--For replacement, refer to Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing Replacement. |
| • | Universal joint--For replacement, refer to Universal Joint Replacement. |
Installation Procedure
- Remove the transmission plug installed prior to prevent loss of lubricant.
- With the aid of an assistant install the propeller shaft (2) to the transmission.
- Connect the rubber coupling (1) to the differential flange (2).
- Install the center bearing to body retaining bolts (1).
- Install the rubber coupling to differential flange retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
- Tighten the center bearing to body retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center.
- Install the intermediate exhaust assembly. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Note: Do not to damage the oil seal when installing the propeller shaft (2) to the transmission. Cuts or abrasions will damage the oil seal and result in lubricant leakage from this area.
Note: Support the propeller shaft yoke (1) and install the propeller shaft (2) forward to connect the propeller shaft yoke (1) to the transmission output shaft splines (3).
Note: Align the marks on rubber coupling (1) to the differential flange (2) made prior to removal.
Note: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2).
Note: The center bearing to body retaining bolts (1) must not be fully tightened at this stage.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack, support the propeller shaft (2) to the differential flange (3).
