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Drive/Propeller Shaft: Removal and Replacement
Driveshaft, Disconnecting From Rear Final Drive

Driveshaft, disconnecting from rear final drive

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The driveshaft should only be worked on a two column lift.

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Loosen clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 - and remove rear part of exhaust system.

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Check whether there is a marking (colored marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive.

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If this marking is not present, then mark in color the position of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B -.

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Remove mounting bolts - arrows - on rear CV joint with parking brake engaged and remove driveshaft.

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Disconnect driveshaft from rear final drive and tie up to side - arrow -.

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