Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
2. Remove the following items:
1. The nuts
2. The bolts
3. The washers
3. Remove the propeller shaft with the center bearing support from the crossmember.
4. Remove the shaft from the transmission or transfer case.
Installation Procedure
Important: Install both propeller shafts with the universal joint is in phase.
1. Install the propeller shaft with the center bearing support to the transmission (or to the transfer case) and to the crossmember.
2. Install the center bearing support bolts with the washers to the support bearing.
3. Install the nuts with the washers to the support bearing bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 70 N.m (50 lb ft).
4. Install the rear propeller shaft.