DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROPELLER SHAFT ......................1
HALF SHAFT ............................8
REAR AXLE - 226RIA .....................11
PROPELLER SHAFT
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PROPELLER SHAFT
WARNING .............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PROPELLER
SHAFT ...............................1
REMOVAL .............................4
INSTALLATION ..........................4
SPECIFICATIONS ........................6
SPECIAL TOOLS ........................6
SINGLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINTS
REMOVAL .............................6
INSTALLATION ..........................6
PROPELLER SHAFT
WARNING
Use exact replacement hardware for attaching the
propeller shafts. Exact replacement with original
Mopar parts will ensure safe operation. The specified
torque must always be applied when tightening any
fasteners.
CAUTION: Propeller shafts are balanced by the
manufacturer. Before undercoating a vehicle, the
propeller shaft and universal joints should be cov-
ered. This will prevent the undercoating from caus-
ing an unbalanced condition and vibration.
CAUTION: Never allow the propeller shaft to drop or
hang from universal joint during removal. Suspend
the shaft to the vehicles underside with wire to pre-
vent damage to the universal joints.
CAUTION: Protect the machined external surface of
the slip yoke from damage after propeller shaft
removal. If damaged, the transmission extension
seal could be damaged and cause a leak.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PROPELLER
SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
Propeller shaft vibration will increase as the vehi-
cle speed is increased. A vibration that occurs within
a specific speed range is not caused by propeller
shaft unbalance. Defective universal joints or an
incorrect propeller shaft angle are usually the cause.
Tires that are out-of-round or wheels that are
unbalanced will cause a low frequency vibration.
Refer to 22 Tires and Wheels for service information.
Driveline vibration can also result from loose or
damaged engine and transmission mounts.
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