Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

Driveshaft
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

NOTE:
If a new drive shaft is to be installed, remove the seal protector from the front sliding joint.

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

NOTE:
All vehicles.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the exhaust system.
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not lever the driveshaft joints to release from the power transfer unit or the rear differential flanges.

CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Torque to: 40 Nm

NOTE:
All vehicles built up to VIN 180237, and all TD4 Automatics built from VIN 180238

Torque to: 25 Nm

NOTE:
All vehicles.

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.

Torque to: 25 Nm

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

NOTE:
All vehicles built up to VIN 180237, and all TD4 Automatics built from VIN 180238

Torque to: 25 Nm

NOTE:
TD4 Manual, and all Si6 built from VIN 180238

Torque to: 25 Nm

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.