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Propeller Shaft Removal (4WD)




Propeller Shaft Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector (A).






3. Remove the No. 2 propeller shaft protector (A).






4. Make reference marks (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

5. Remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (D), then separate the No. 1 propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.






6. Remove the center support bearing mounting bolts.






7. Make reference marks (A) across the No. 2 propeller shaft (B) and the rear differential companion flange (C).

8. Remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (D). Separate the No. 2 propeller shaft from the rear differential, then remove the propeller shaft assembly.