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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 16 Rear Propeller Shaft
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide the slip yoke on the transmission/transfer
case output shaft. Align the installation reference
marks at the axle yoke and install the propeller shaft
(Fig. 16).
(2) Tighten the U-joint strap/clamp bolts at the
axle yoke to 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Crimp clamp to hold dust boot to propeller
shaft yoke (Fig. 17).
(4) Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 17 Crimping Dust Boot Clamp
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
SINGLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT
DISASSEMBLY
Individual components of cardan universal joints
are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be
replaced as an assembly.
(1) Remove the propeller shaft.
(2) Using a soft drift, tap the outside of the bear-
ing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
(3) Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke
(Fig. 18).
Fig. 18 Remove Snap Ring
(4) Set the yoke in an arbor press or vise with a
socket whose inside diameter is large enough to
receive the bearing cap positioned beneath the yoke.
(5) Position the yoke with the grease fitting, if
equipped, pointing up.
(6) Place a socket with an outside diameter
smaller than the upper bearing cap on the upper
bearing cap and press the cap through the yoke to
release the lower bearing cap (Fig. 19).
Fig. 19 Press Out Bearing
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