Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-5.7L (2008)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Removal and Replacement
Front
REMOVAL
NOTE: Propeller shaft is serviced as an assembly only.
1. Place vehicle on floor or drive-on hoist with full weight of vehicle on suspension.
2. Shift transmission and transfer case in to Neutral.
3. Mark a line across the C/V joints and companion flanges (3) (4) for installation reference.
4. Remove bolts from C/V joints.
5. Push propeller shaft forward to clear transfer case companion flange and remove the shaft.
Rear
REMOVAL
NOTE: The propeller shaft slip joint boot can be replaced. Place reference marks on both sections of the shaft to ensure proper assemble.
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Mark propeller shaft (1) pinion flange (2) and transmission/transfer case flanges for installation reference.