Front Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal

Place matchmarks on the yoke and differential flange.

Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers, and disconnect the propeller shaft.

Place matchmarks on the yoke and transfer flange.

Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and front propeller shaft.

Using a dial indicator, measure the propeller shaft runout.

Maximum runout:

0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

Check the spider bearings for wear or damage.

Check each spider bearing's axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly.

Maximum bearing axial play:

0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)