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Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Driveshaft

Rear Driveshaft

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Counterhold tool (T10172) with adapters (T10172/6)

Removing

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Place selector lever in position "N".

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Check whether there is a factory marking (colored marking) on rear driveshaft and at driveshaft flange. If not, identify position of driveshaft CV
joint - arrow A - to driveshaft flange at rear final drive -  arrow B - with paint.

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Remove bolts at rear final drive/rear driveshaft connection; leave one bolt installed hand-tight.

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Use the counterhold tool (T10172) with the adapters (T10172/6) to do this. 

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Remove bolts - 1 - at transfer case/rear driveshaft connection; leave one bolt installed hand-tight.

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