FAQ for Driveshaft Repair
Q: What should you do when you remove the propeller shaft?
A:
You should not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint, because 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
29/10/2022 Q: What are the required tools for the front propeller shaft replacement?
A:
The required tools are the J 43218 Clamp Pliers.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should you do if the C/V boot is worn or torn?
A:
You should replace components as necessary.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the retainer bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 25 Nm.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should you do if a loose pinion yoke or companion flange?
A:
You should tighten the bolts and the pinion nut to the specified torque.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should you do if the yoke retainer strap bolts are loose or missing?
A:
You should replace or tighten the yoke retainer strap bolts to specifications.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How do you install the Rear Propeller Shaft?
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You can inspect the splines of the slip yoke for a sufficient coating of lubricant, install the propeller shaft into the transmission or transfer case, align the reference marks made during removal, install the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke, align the reference marks made during removal, install the yoke retainers and bolts and lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How do you remove the Rear Propeller Shaft?
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You can raise the vehicle, reference mark the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke, reference mark the propeller shaft to the transmission or transfer case, remove the bolts and the yoke retainers from the rear axle pinion yoke, slide the propeller shaft forward to disconnect the propeller shaft from the rear axle pinion yoke and slide the propeller shaft rearward to disconnect the propeller shaft from the transmission or transfer case.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What are the special tools for the Drive/Propeller Shaft?
A:
The special tools are the J 9522-3 U Joint Bearing Separator, the J 9522-5 U Joint Spacer Remover-Use with J 9522-3, and the J 43218 Clamp pliers-Narrow Jaw.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should you do if the yoke retainer strap bolts are loose?
A:
You should tighten the yoke retainer strap bolts to specifications.
By BobGM Specialist
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