Propeller Shaft Installation

Propeller Shaft Installation
1. Install the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) onto the rear differential (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made. Make sure you use new bolts.





2. Install the center support bearing mounting bolts. Make sure you use new bolts.





3. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) onto the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made. Make sure you use new mounting bolts.





4. Install the No. 2 propeller shaft protector.





5. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft protector.





6. If you installed a new propeller shaft assembly, test drive the vehicle at 55 mph (88 km/h), and check for noise or vibration.
^ If there is no noise or vibration, the repair is complete.
^ If there is a noise or vibration, go to step 7.

7. Remove the mounting bolts from the No. 2 propeller shaft at the rear differential companion flange. Note the current alignment of the No. 2 propeller shaft to the rear differential companion flange.
8. Rotate the propeller shaft 180 degrees from its current alignment with the rear differential companion flange.
9. Install new mounting bolts, and tighten them to the specified torque.