2007 Liberty KJ Factory Service Manual 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE

SHAFT-PROPELLER REAR

REMOVAL




1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Mark a reference line (3) across companion flanges (2) (4) and propeller shaft (1) for installation.



3. Pry open clamp holding the dust boot (2) to propeller shaft yoke, if equipped.



4. On 4x2 vehicles with manual transmission remover transmission companion flange (1) bolts (2).
5. Remove pinion companion flange bolts.
6. Remove propeller shaft.

INSTALLATION



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


1. Slide slip yoke on the transmission/transfer case output shaft. On 4x2 vehicles with a manual transmission install transmission flange bolts and tighten to 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.).
2. Align reference marks (3) on companion flanges (2) (4) and propeller shaft (1).



3. Install companion flange bolts and tighten to 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten dust boot (3) clamps (4) if equipped with clamp installer (1).