:	Aug 19, 2005

: It is possible to fit the driveshaft incorrectly. Note the orientation before removal.

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A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durabilty of the joint.

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the engine undershield.

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Remove the crossmember.

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: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.   : To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang. Release the driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange.   Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.

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: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.   : To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang. Release the driveshaft from the front axle drive flange.   Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.

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Remove the front driveshaft.   Compress the joints to disengage the drive flanges.   Remove the washer from the transfer case drive flange.

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:   A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durabilty of the joint. Install the driveshaft.   Clean the components.   Install the washer.   Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.

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Attach the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.   Tighten the new Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft), then a further 90 degrees.

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Attach the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.   Tighten the new Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft), then a further 90 degrees.

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Install the transmission crossmember.

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Install the engine undershield.

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Connect the battery ground cable.