FAQ for Driveshaft Repair
Q: How to install the propeller shaft (front axle-all except for NP8)?
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The proper way is to extend the propeller shaft to its full length, then compress it to about half its stroke, install the propeller shaft to the front axle, and install the retainers and bolts, the propeller shaft, retainers and bolts, and the front differential carrier shield.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for nuts to be installed into the yoke?
A:
The recommended torque is 20 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to install the two-piece propeller shaft?
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The proper way is to install the propeller shaft into the transmission, the center bearing support, the center bearing support bolts, the slip yoke, the retainers, and the bolts.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the propeller shaft (front axle-all except for NP8)?
A:
You shall remove the front differential carrier shield, the bolts and the retainers from the front axle, the bolts and retainers from the transfer case, and the propeller shaft, compress the propeller shaft forward enough to disengage, and then move the propeller shaft rearward.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the propeller shaft (front axle-NP8)?
A:
The tools required include J43218 Clamp Pliers.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the two-piece propeller shaft?
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You shall remove the retainer bolts, the retainers, the yoke and cross assembly, the propeller shaft, the center bearing support bolts, the center support bearing nuts and washers, the center bearing support, and the front propeller shaft.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the propeller shaft (three-piece)?
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You shall not pound on the original propeller shaft yoke ears, never pry or place any tool between a yoke and a universal joint, and shall tape the bearing cups onto the yoke to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed before removing the propeller shaft-one piece?
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When removing the propeller shaft, you shall not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the propeller shaft (front axle-NP8)?
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When removing the propeller shaft, you must not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the joint.
By BobGM Specialist
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