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Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Indexing

NOTE:  If driveshaft components are replaced and driveshaft vibration is encountered after installation, index the driveshaft.

NOTE:  If indexing the driveshaft does not eliminate the vibration, balance the driveshaft.

1. WARNING:  THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,

JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
 

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Disconnect the driveshaft.

3. Rotate the rear axle flange.

4. Connect the driveshaft.

5. NOTE:  If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

Lower the vehicle and test drive.

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