Rear

NOTE:
^ SGF flexible rubber coupling should be left attached to propeller shaft.
^ Only remove coupling from propeller shaft if replacement is required.

REMOVAL
1. Scribe alignment marks on flanges at both ends of propeller shaft to ensure correct installation.
2. Remove three nuts and bolts securing flexible coupling to axle flange.
3. Remove nuts securing propeller shaft flange to transfer gearbox.
4. Raise propeller shaft at gearbox end detach coupling from spigot at differential and withdraw shaft.

NOTE: For replacement of spigot (pinion flange centralizing peg), refer to Differential.

OVERHAUL

NOTE:
^ Refer to front propeller shaft overhaul procedure for gearbox end of shaft.
^ The SGF rubber coupling is a non-serviceable item.

INSTALLATION
5. Locate flexible coupling over spigot, align scribed marks and secure at transfer gearbox.
- Tighten to 47 Nm.
6. Secure flexible coupling to axle flange with three nuts and bolts and tighten to 78 Nm.