7.12
FINAL DRIVE
P
RELIMINARY
V
ERS
I
ON
6. Remove the fasteners retaining the plastic skid plate and
remove the skid plate from the vehicle.
7. Remove the propshaft from the vehicle.
8. Reverse removal steps to reinstall propshaft. Use a NEW
Roll Pin (Spring Pin) upon reassembly.
PROPSHAFT U-JOINT SERVICE
Disassembly
1. Remove internal or external snap ring from bearing caps.
NOTE: If yoke or bearing is removed, cross bearing
must be replaced. Note orientation of grease fitting
and mark inner and outer yoke for correct re-
positioning during installation.
2. Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke down
(bearing cap out) with a soft face hammer.
Screws
Cupped
Washers
CAUTION
Always wear eye protection.