Removal
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig.3.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel blocks, blocking
materials and lifting equipment are
properly secured and of adequate capacity
to do the job safely.
Rotating shafts can be dangerous. You
can snag clothes, skin, hair, hands, etc.
This can cause serious injury or death. Do
not go under a vehicle when the engine is
running.
Note
: Extra care should be taken when
handling drivelines since carelessness can
result in premature failure of the components.
Chips, dents, burrs, or any other deformity
of universal joints will prevent accurate
mating. This will cause misalignment, which is
accompanied by vibration and excessive wear.
1. Position the truck in a level work area, apply
the parking brake and switch off the engine.
2. Turn steering wheel in both directions
several times to relieve pressure in the
steering circuit. Block all road wheels. Set the
battery in the ' off ' position.
3. Match mark universal joints (3) and their
mating surfaces to ensure correct mating
alignment when installing driveline assembly
(4).
4. Support driveline assembly (4) with suitable
lifting equipment and remove bolts (2) securing
universal joints(3) to output flange(1).
5. Remove bolts (2) securing universal
joints(3) to input flange(5).
6. Remove driveline assembly (4). If necessary
tap driveline assembly (4) from its mating
components with a soft faced hammer.
Note
: Access to driveline assembly can be
obtained from underneath the truck.
Driveline Installation