Removing
WARNING: There is a possibility of incorrect installation of the drive shaft. Note the position of the part before dismantling.
NOTE: During storage, a small amount of oil may leak from the drive shaft joints. Loss of this oil will not affect the function or life of the joint.
1.
WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle standing on only one jack. Always support the vehicle with jack stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the transmission cross member. For more information, refer to Transmission Crossmember (76.10.09 or 76.10.92)
3. Remove the transmission heat shield. Turn out 4 bolts.
4.
CAUTION: Mark the position of the propshaft flange in relation to the pinion flange.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the pivot or boot, do not allow the drive shaft to hang unsecured on one side.
Disconnect the drive shaft from the transfer case drive flange. Remove 6 bolts and washers. Discard the bolts.
5.
CAUTION: Mark the position of the propshaft flange in relation to the pinion flange.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the pivot or boot, do not allow the drive shaft to hang unsecured on one side.
Disconnect the drive shaft from the front axle drive flange.
6. Remove the front driveshaft section. Squeeze the hinges to disengage the drive flanges.
Installation
1.
NOTE: During storage, a small amount of oil may leak from the drive shaft joints. Loss of this oil will not affect the function or life of the joint.
Install the cardan shaft.
- Clear the details.
- Squeeze the hinges to engage the drive flanges.
2. Attach the propeller shaft to the drive flange of the front axle.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts with a tightening torque of 45 Nm.
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts another 90 degrees.
3. Attach the propeller shaft to the transfer case drive flange.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts with a tightening torque of 45 Nm.
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts another 90 degrees.
4. Install the transmission heat shield. Tighten the bolts (tightening torque 10 Nm).
5. Install the transmission cross member. For more information, refer to Transmission Crossmember (76.10.09 or 76.10.92)
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