Front Driveshaft
Front Driveshaft - 4.0L
Service Repair No - 47.15.02
Removal
1. CAUTION: It is possible to fit the driveshaft incorrectly. Note the orientation before removal.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. WARNING: 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.
3. Remove the exhaust system.
4. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
CAUTION: 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.
5. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
CAUTION: 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.
6. Remove the front driveshaft.
^ Compress the joints to disengage the drive flanges.
Installation
1. Install the driveshaft.
^ Clean the components.
^ Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.
2. Attach the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
^ Tighten the new Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.), then a further 90 degrees.
3. Attach the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.
^ Tighten the new Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.), then a further 90 degrees.
4. Install the exhaust system.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.