Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
2.
Raise the vehicle.
3.
Remove the bolts that attach the center bearing and heat shield to the crossmember.
4.
Remove the bolts holding the universal joint clamps to the pinion yoke.
5.
Slide the slip yoke off the transmission output shaft and remove the propeller shaft.
For Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles:
6.
Slide the slip yoke of the new propeller shaft (see Parts Required section) onto the transmission output shaft.
7.
Install the center bearing and heat shield onto the crossmember and attach the bearing with the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
8.
Position the universal joint into the axle yoke and attach the universal strap with the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs.).
9.
Lower the vehicle.
**For Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles:
10.
Remove the crossmember attaching rivets and the crossmember.
11.
Install the new crossmember (p/n 52020302AC). Attach the new crossmember to the vehicle frame with four (4) nuts and bolts (p/n 06504677 and
06052979). Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
12.
Slide the slip yoke of the new propeller shaft (p/n 52111200AA) onto the transmission output shaft.
13.
Position the universal joint into the axle yoke and attach the universal strap with the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
14.
Lower the vehicle.**
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
16-30-02-98
0.3 Hrs.
Propeller Shaft - Replace Manual Transmission Equipped
16-30-02-99
0.6 Hrs.
Propeller Shaft - Replace Automatic Trans. Equipped
FAILURE CODE: PB - New Part
