RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
2. Shift the transmission to the Neutral position.
3. Using a suitable marker, mark a line across the axle pinion yoke, or companion flange, and the propeller shaft, or companion, yoke for installation
reference.
4. Remove the bolts holding the universal joint clamps to the pinion yoke (Fig. 11) for Dana axles.
5. Remove the bolts holding the companion yoke to the companion flange (Fig. 12) for Corporate axles.
6. Slide the slip yoke off of the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft and remove the propeller shaft (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
1. Slide the slip yoke onto the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft.
2. Align the installation reference marks made on the propeller shaft, or companion yoke, and pinion yoke, or companion flange.
3. Position universal joint into pinion yoke, for Dana axles. Tighten the universal joint strap bolts to 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the companion yoke onto the companion flange, for Corporate axles. Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
