Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
PROPELLER SHAFT REAR
REMOVAL
1. Place the transmission into the Neutral position.
2. Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
3. Mark a line across the axle companion flange and flange yoke for installation reference.
4. Mark an outline of the center bearing on the support bracket for installation reference, if equipped.
5. Mark an outline of the heat shield on the center bearing for installation reference, if equipped.
6. Remove center bearing and heat shield bolts, if equipped.
7. Remove companion flange bolts.
8. Slide slip yoke off of the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft and remove the propeller shaft (Fig. 14).
INSTALLATION
1. Slide the slip yoke onto the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft.
2. Align and install the center bearing and heat shield to the support bracket, if necessary. Install the bolts and tighten to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
3. Align companion flange reference mark with flange yoke mark.
4. Install companion flange bolts and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.