Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Center Support: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear propeller shaft.
2. Remove slip joint boot clamp and separate the two half-shafts.
3. Use hammer and punch to tap slinger away from shaft to provide room for bearing splitter.
4. Position Bearing Splitter Tool 1130 between slinger and shaft.
CAUTION: Do not damage shaft spline during removal of center bearing.
5. Set shaft in press and press bearing off the shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new slinger on shaft and drive into position with appropriate installer tool.
2. Install new center bearing on shaft with Bearing Installer tool 6052. Drive on shaft with hammer until bearing is seated.
3. Clean shaft splines and apply a coat of multi-purpose grease.
4. Align master splines and slide front and rear half-shafts together. Reposition slip yoke boot and install new clamp.
5. Install propeller shaft in vehicle.
