Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. Manual — part 35

PROPELLER SHAFT-FRONT

REMOVAL

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Mark a line across the axle pinion flange (1), pro-

peller 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).

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

(2).

INSTALLATION

1. Install the shaft between companion flanges.

2. Install shaft (2) with reference marks (4) aligned on

companion flanges (3).

3. Install bolts to axle pinion flange (1) and tighten

bolts to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.).

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4. Install shaft (1) on transfer case flange (2).

5. Install bolts to transfer case flange (2) and tighten

bolts to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).

6. Install transmission crossmember.

PROPELLER SHAFT-REAR

REMOVAL

NOTE: The propeller shaft slip joint boot can be
replaced. Place reference marks on both sections
of the shaft to ensure proper assemble.

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Mark the propeller shaft (1) pinion flange (2), trans-

mission/transfer case flanges and for installation
reference.

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3. Remove propeller shaft (1) from axle pinion flange

(2).

4. Remove propeller shaft (1) from vehicle transfer

case flange (2) or transmission flange (3).

5. Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.

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