Tribeca F6-3.6L (2008)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal
Propeller Shaft
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.
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In case of EDJ type, wrap the metal parts at the rubber boot at the center EDJ with a cloth or rubber material before removing propeller shaft,
as shown in the figure. The rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts while bending the EDJ during removal.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Lift up the vehicle.
5) Remove the center exhaust pipe.
6) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
7) Remove the heat shield cover.
8) Make alignment marks on the flange yoke and rear differential before removal.
9) Remove the three bolts holding the propeller shaft to the rear differential.
10) Remove the remaining bolt.
11) Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to vehicle body.
