Removal And Installation

REMOVAL 

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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2. Remove the fastener (1) from the rear torque strut.
3. Use a jack stand to rotate the front of the drivetrain upwards.

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4. Install the Tool 2075300030 to the propeller shaft (1) and use a prybar to separate the joint.
5. Remove and DISCARD  the retention ring on the output shaft of the PTU.

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6. Using a long piece of wood or similar, fasten it to the propeller shaft with several cable ties in order to keep the propeller shaft from over-articulating during removal and installation.
7. Create a index mark on the propeller shaft and pinion flange.

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8. Remove and DISCARD  the propeller shaft bolts (1). Separate the propeller shaft from the pinion flange.

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9. Remove the fasteners (1) from the propshaft support bearing and separate from the body.

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10. Remove the fasteners (1) from the propshaft support bearing and separate from the body.
11. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION 

1. Position the propeller shaft in the vehicle.

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2. Position the propeller shaft support bearing to the body. Install the fasteners (1) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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3. Position the propeller shaft support bearing to the body. Install the fasteners (1) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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4. Join the propeller shaft with the pinion flange, aligning the index mark.
5. Install NEW  propeller shaft bolts (1). Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
6. Install a NEW  retention ring on the output shaft of the PTU. Lightly grease the splines of the output shaft.

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7. Install the propeller shaft (1) to the PTU.
8. Remove the jack stand and rotate the drivetrain in position.

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9. Install the rear torque strut fastener (1) at the transmission. Tighten to proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.