Rear Driveshaft

Rear Driveshaft

Removal

NOTE:
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.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Procedures
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. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair




4 Remove the center heat shield.
- Remove the 8 nuts.




5 Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
- Remove the 8 screws.




6
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.




7
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 rear axle drive flange.
- Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers.




8
CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
NOTE:
With assistance remove the component.
Note the fitted position.
- Remove the 2 nuts.

Installation
1
CAUTION: It is possible to fit the driveshaft incorrectly. The universal joint must be rearward of the center bearing when installed in the vehicle.
NOTE:
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.
Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 44 Nm (32 lb.ft), then a further 45 degrees.
2
NOTE:
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.
Attach the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 44 Nm (32 lb.ft), then a further 45 degrees.
3
CAUTION: Make sure the center bearing mount is not under tension and central within the slots.
Attach the driveshaft center bearing mount.
- Align the center bearing mount.
- Tighten the nuts to 21 Nm (15 lb.ft).
4 Install the fuel tank heat shield.
- Tighten the screws.
5 Install the center heat shield.
- Tighten the nuts.
6 Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair
7 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Procedures