Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

Driveshaft
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
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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.

CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

NOTE:
Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange damper.

NOTE:
Use penetrating oil - spray through the driveshaft bolt holes as shown.

NOTE:
Driveshaft joint is removed for clarity.

NOTE:
Two washers must be installed to the assist in the removal of the driveshaft.

NOTE:
Alternate tighten the bolts until the movement of the driveshaft joint is detected.

NOTE:
Repeat above steps until the driveshaft joint is fully released.
2 Remove the bolts, turn the driveshaft and repeat the above step at the other unthreaded hole.

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Installation

Torque to: 25 Nm

NOTE:
Do not tighten at this stage.

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.

CAUTION: The component must be aligned with the installation markings.

Torque to: 40 Nm

CAUTION: Make sure the center bearing mount is not under tension.

Torque to: 25 Nm
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