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(4) Remove the bolts holding the companion yoke to the companion flange (Fig. 16). (5) Remove the bolts holding the propeller shaft to the transfer case yoke. (6) Remove the propeller shaft. INSTALLATION (1) Position front propeller shaft under vehicle with rear universal joint over the transfer case yoke (2) Place front companion yoke into the axle com- panion flange. (3) Align mark on the link yoke and universal joint to the mark on the transfer case yoke flange. (4) Loosely install bolts to hold universal joint to transfer case yoke. (5) Align the mark on companion yoke to the mark on the companion flange. (6) Install bolts to hold the companion yoke to the companion flange. Tighten bolts to 108 N·m (80 ft. (7) Tighten bolts to hold universal joint to transfer case yoke to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.). (8) Install skid plate, if equipped. REAR PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL (1) Raise and support vehicle on safety stands. the axle companion flange and yoke for installation (4) Using a suitable marker, mark the outline of the center bearing on the support bracket for instal- (5) Using a suitable marker, mark the outline of the heat shield on the center bearing for installation (6) Remove bolts that attach the center bearing and heat shield to the support bracket, if equipped. (7) Remove the bolts holding the companion yoke to the companion flange. (8) Slide the slip yoke off of the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft and remove the propeller INSTALLATION (1) Slide the slip yoke onto the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft. (2) Align and install the center bearing and heat shield to the support bracket, if necessary. (3) Install the bolts and tighten to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.) torque. (4) Align the installation reference marks made on the companion flange and yoke. (5) Position the companion yoke onto the compan- ion flange. (6) Install the bolts to hold the companion yoke to the companion flange. Tighten the bolts to 108 N·m (7) Lower the vehicle. Fig. 16 Front Propeller Shaft 1 – REAR AXLE Fig. 17 Rear Propeller Shaft 1 – COMPANION FLANGE 3 - 10 PROPELLER SHAFTS DN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |