Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN R (2001)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Propeller shaft removal is a two-man operation. Never allow propeller shaft to hang while connected to power transfer unit (PTU) or
rear driveline module flanges. A helper is required.
1. Make sure transaxle is in Neutral (N). Using chalk, mark propeller shaft flanges at PTU and rear driveline module for installation reference.
2. Remove six propeller shaft-to-power transfer unit bolts.
3. Have helper remove three propeller shaft rubber coupler-to-driveline module bolts while he/she supports rear shaft by hand.
4. Remove center bearing support-to-crossmember bolts, while supporting front shaft with two hands.
5. Lower propeller shaft assembly to ground, using care not to damage fore and aft flanges (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Propeller shaft installation is a two-man operation. Never allow propeller shaft to hang while connected to power transfer unit (PTU) or
rear driveline module flanges. A helper is required.
1. Make sure transaxle is in Neutral (N) position.
