2007 Commander XK Factory Service Manual 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE

SHAFT-PROPELLER FRONT

REMOVAL




1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Mark a line across the axle pinion flange (1), propeller shaft (2), flange yoke (3) and transfer case for installation reference.
3. Support the transmission and the transmission crossmember.



4. Remove propeller shaft (1) from transfer case flange (2).



5. Remove propeller shaft (1) from axle pinion flange (2).

INSTALLATION



NOTE: Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive or Loctite® 242 to the threads before installation.


1. Install shaft with reference marks aligned on companion flanges.
2. Install propeller shaft (1) flange (2) bolts and tighten to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.).



3. Install shaft (1) on transfer case flange (2).
4. Install bolts to transfer case flange (2) and tighten bolts to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
5. Install transmission crossmember.