Driveshaft Indexing

Section 205-01 · General procedures · revised 10/30/2006

NOTE: If indexing the driveshaft does not eliminate the vibration, balance the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Runout and Balancing in this section.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

2. CAUTION: Do not reuse the CV joint bolts. Install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur.

   Remove and discard the 4 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts.

   

3. NOTE: Index-mark the shaft for reference.

   Rotate the flange 90 degrees clockwise.

   

4. Connect the front driveshaft and install the 4 new bolts.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

5. CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts for the pinion yoke. Install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur.

   Disconnect the rear driveshaft universal joint flange.
   • Discard the 4 bolts.

   

6. Rotate the rear pinion 90 degrees clockwise.

   

7. Connect the rear driveshaft and install 4 new bolts.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
8. Lower the vehicle and test drive.
9. Repeat the procedure if necessary.