Installation details of the two-section rear propeller shaft
Attention! Self-locking bolts and adjusting washers must be replaced!
1. The installation details of the two-section rear propeller shaft are shown in the illustration, to which all references in the text refer.
2. Unscrew the self-locking bolts (1b) securing the front section (1) of the rear propeller shaft to the output flange of the transfer case, remove the adjusting washers (1c).
3. Unscrew the self-locking bolts (2a) securing the rear section (2) of the propeller shaft to the drive flange of the rear differential.
4. Remove the screws (7d) securing the intermediate bearing of the propeller shaft assembly to the frame beam.
5. Carefully lower the shaft assembly, push it back and remove it from under the vehicle.
6. Assess the degree of wear of the constant velocity joint (CV joint) at the front end of the shaft, cardan joints and intermediate bearing; if necessary, replace the shaft assembly.
7. If necessary, remove the intermediate bearing (see Section Removal and installation the intermediate bearing of the rear crankshaft).
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - carefully clean the mating surfaces, try to avoid deformation of the bearing assembly.