Driveshaft

Driveshaft - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the rear axle pinion flange and extension housing to maintain driveshaft balance.





3. NOTE: Make sure the index marks on the extension housing and the driveshaft are aligned before separation.

NOTE: After removing the driveshaft, place an index mark on the transmission output shaft that matches the transmission extension housing mark.

Index-mark the driveshaft and the extension housing.





4. NOTE: If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock and sealer.

Remove and discard the 4 rear axle flange bolts.

- To install, tighten the new bolts evenly in a cross pattern to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).





5. NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.

Using a suitable tool, pry only in the area shown. Separate the driveshaft flange from the rear axle pinion flange.





6. Lower the driveshaft and slide it off the output shaft.

7. Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.

8. NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft flange seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.