Driveshaft Rear

Rear Driveshaft-4x4





Special Tool(s)





Material

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.





2. Remove the skid plate, if equipped.





3. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the transfer case rear output flange.





4. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the rear axle pinion flange.
5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.





6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 2 and 4: Driveshaft Flange Yoke Removal Note





1. CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot and the transfer case output flange. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the mating flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange.

Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flange.

Item 5: Driveshaft Assembly Removal Note





1. Index-mark the driveshaft on both sides of the boot.
^ Install a new slip-yoke boot, if necessary.

Item 7 and 9: U-Joint Spider Removal Note





1. Position the driveshaft flange yoke in the special tool. Using the special tool, press out the bearing cup.
2. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed all the way out.
3. Rotate the driveshaft flange yoke and press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.

Item 6 and 8: U-Joint Snap Ring Installation Note
1. Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to install the U-joint. If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings, as required.

Item 2 and 4: Driveshaft Flange Yoke Installation Note





1. Position the driveshaft and align the marks on the flanges.

Item 1 and 3: Driveshaft Flange Bolts Installation Note





1. CAUTION: If new bolts to retain the driveshaft to the axle and transfer case flanges are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock and sealer.

To make sure that the driveshaft flanges seat squarely on the pinion and transmission flanges, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.