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Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Driveshaft, Removing and Installing

Removing drive shaft  

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Read notes

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Remove crossmember below wxhaust system if installed.

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Remove rear part of exhaust system behind clamping sleeve(s):

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Remove heat sheild for driveshaft from body (arrows).

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Remove heat sheild for driveshaft from cover for torsen differential (arrows).

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Check whether there is a factory marking (colored marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive. If not, mark location of drive
shaft flange (arrow -A-) to rear final drive (arrow -B-) with color.

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Remove upper three mounting bolts for each drive shaft constant velocity joint.

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