:  May 2, 2007



  : 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 durability of the joint.

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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.

. Remove the transmission crossmember.

. Remove the transmission heat shield.
  Remove the 4 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 transfer case drive flange.
  Remove the 6 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 bolts and washers, discard the bolts.




. Remove the front driveshaft.
  Compress the joints to disengage the drive flanges.




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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 durability of the joint.

Install the driveshaft.
  Clean the components.
  Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.

. Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
  Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
  Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.

. Secure the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.
  Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
  Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.

. Install the transmission heat shield.
  Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the transmission crossmember.