Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair
CENTERING AND FITTED SLEEVESREMOVAL
REMOVAL - CENTERING SLEEVES
1. Remove the propeller shaft.
2. Mark the flexible disk (4) relative to the flange (2).
3. Remove the flexible disk (4) from the flange (2).
4. Remove the centering sleeve (3).
REMOVAL - FITTED SLEEVES
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the flange bolt and nut.
3. Use a drift punch (2) or extension to loosen the fitted sleeve (1).
4. Remove the fitted sleeve (1).
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CENTERING SLEEVES
1. Inspect the centering sleeves and the flexible disks for cracks and wear. Replace as required.
2. Fill the centering sleeve cavities with heavy duty Mopar grease.
3. Press in the new sleeves.
4. Measure the sleeve depth from the top of the sleeve to the face of the flange.
5. Assemble the flange and the flexible disk with the new sleeve as marked.
6. Install the propeller shaft.
INSTALLATION - FITTED SLEEVES
1. Clean and inspect the flexible disk and flange. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
2. Install the new fitted sleeve or sleeves. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.