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Drive/Propeller Shaft

Transmission and Drivetrain › Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Parts

PartDrive Shaft
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #52853442AF
Price$420.00
PartPart Time
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #52853466AB
Price$747.00
PartFull Time
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #52853436AC
Price$709.00

Labor

Replace — Front Axle0.6 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
To Replace U-Joints, Add — Each0.5 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
To R&R Slip Yoke, Add0.5 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Rear Axle0.7 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill C
To Replace U-Joints, Add — Each0.5 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill C
To R&R Slip Yoke, Add0.5 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill C
Procedures
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Specificationsreference
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SPECIFICATIONS
Procedures7 steps
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Always make measurements from front to rear and from the same side of the vehicle.
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle at the axles as level as possible. Allow the wheels and propeller shaft to turn.
  2. Rotate shaft until transmission/transfer case output yoke bearing cap is facing downward.
  3. Place inclinometer (2) on yoke bearing cap (1) or pinion flange ring parallel to the shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement. This measurement will give you the transmission or Output Yoke Angle (A).
  4. Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place inclinometer (2) on yoke bearing cap (1) or propeller shaft tube on C/V propeller shaft, parallel to the shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement. This measurement can also be taken at the rear end of the shaft. This measurement will give you the propeller shaft angle (C).
  5. Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus A) to obtain transmission output operating angle.
  6. Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place inclinometer (2) on pinion yoke bearing cap (1) parallel to the shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement. This measurement will give you the pinion shaft or input yoke angle (B).
  7. Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus B) to obtain axle Input Operating Angle. RULES Good cancellation of U-joint operating angles is within 1 degree. Operating angles less than 4 degrees single cardan U-joint. Operating angles less than 10 degrees for CV joints.
Drive Shaft - Removal — Rear6 steps
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  1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  2. Mark a reference line across axle flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation.
  3. Mark a reference line across transmission/transfer case flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation.
  4. Remove propeller shaft flange (1) bolts from axle flange (2).
  5. Remove propeller shaft flange (1) bolts from transmission/transfer case flange (2).
  6. Remove propeller shaft.
Drive Shaft - Removal — Front6 steps
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  1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  2. Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint (1) and transfer case flange (2).
  3. Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange (1) and the axle flange (2).
  4. Remove the axle flange (1) bolts (2).
  5. Remove the CV joint bolts (1) and retainers (2).
  6. Compress the propeller shaft enough to remove the shaft from the flanges.
Drive Shaft - Installation — Rear5 steps
ℹ NOTE
Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar(R) Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
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  1. Install propeller shaft.
  2. Align reference mark on axle flange (1) with propeller shaft flange (2).
  3. Align reference mark on transmission/transfer case flange (1) with propeller shaft flange (2).
  4. Install propeller shaft bolts (2) in axle flange (1) and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
  5. Install propeller shaft bolts in transmission/transfer case flange (2) and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
Drive Shaft - Installation — Front5 steps
ℹ NOTE
Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar(R) Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
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  1. Compress the propeller shaft enough to install the shaft into the axle and transfer case flanges.
  2. Align installation reference marks on the transfer case flange (1) front shaft CV joint (2).
  3. Install CV joint retainers (2) and bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
  4. Align installation reference marks on the front propeller shaft flange (1) and axle flange (2).
  5. Install the axle flange (1) bolts (2) and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection14 steps
ℹ NOTE
Indexing the propeller shaft (1) 90° relative to the flange (2) may eliminate some vibrations.
ℹ NOTE
If the propeller shaft is bent, it must be replaced.
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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Clean all the foreign material from the propeller shaft and universal joints.
  3. Inspect propeller shaft for missing balance weights, broken welds, and bent areas.
  4. Inspect joints for wear, proper installation and correct alignment with the shaft.
  5. Remove wheels and tires and install wheel lug nuts to retain brake drums/rotors.
  6. Mark and number the shaft six inches from the pinion flange end at four positions 90 degrees apart.
  7. Run and accelerate the vehicle until vibration occurs. Note the intensity and speed the vibration occurred. Stop the engine.
  8. Position one screw clamp (1) on the propeller shaft (2) at one of the 90 degree marks.
  9. Start the engine and check for vibration. If there is little or no change in vibration, move the clamp to the next mark. Repeat the vibration test. If there is no difference in vibration at the other positions, the source of the vibration may not be propeller shaft.
  10. If vibration is decreased, install a second clamp (1) in the same position on the propeller shaft (2) and repeat the test.
  11. If the additional clamp causes an additional vibration, separate the clamps (1) 1/4 inch above and below the mark. Repeat the vibration test.
  12. Increase distance between the clamps and repeat the test until the amount of vibration is at the lowest level. Bend the slack end of the clamps so the screws will not loosen.
  13. If vibration remains unacceptable, repeat the procedure to the front end of the propeller shaft.
  14. Install wheel and tires, and lower vehicle.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
PROPELLER SHAFT
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PROPELLER SHAFT📷 4
This procedure applies to the front and rear propeller shaft. To obtain front (output) angle on the C/V front propeller shaft, place Inclinometer 7663 on the machined ring of the pinion flange. To obtain propeller shaft angle measurement transfer case C/V front propeller shaft, place inclinometer on the propeller shaft tube.
1. Raise and support the vehicle at the axles as level as possible. Allow the wheels and propeller shaft to turn. 2. Rotate shaft until transmission/transfer case output yoke bearing cap is facing downward.
NOTE: Always make measurements from front to rear and from the same side of the vehicle.
3. Place inclinometer (2) on yoke bearing cap (1) or pinion flange ring parallel to the shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement. This measurement will give you the transmission or Output Yoke Angle (A).
4. Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place inclinometer (2) on yoke bearing cap (1) or propeller shaft tube on C/V propeller shaft, parallel to the shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement. This measurement can also be taken at the rear end of the shaft. This measurement will give you the propeller shaft angle (C). 5. Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus A) to obtain transmission output operating angle.
6. Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place inclinometer (2) on pinion yoke bearing cap (1) parallel to the
shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement. This measurement will give you the pinion shaft or input yoke angle (B). 7. Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus B) to obtain axle Input Operating Angle.
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PROPELLER SHAFT📷 1

Torque

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. Front Shaft - Transfer 30 22 - case CV Bolts Front Shaft - Axle Flange 108 80 - Bolts Rear Shaft - Flange Bolts 108 80 -

Special tools

SHAFT-PROPELLER FRONT
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SHAFT-PROPELLER FRONT📷 3
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist. 2. Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint (1) and transfer case flange (2).
3. Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange (1) and the axle flange (2).
4. Remove the axle flange (1) bolts (2).
5. Remove the CV joint bolts (1) and retainers (2). 6. Compress the propeller shaft enough to remove the shaft from the flanges.
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SHAFT-PROPELLER FRONT📷 6
NOTE: Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
1. Compress the propeller shaft enough to install the shaft into the axle and transfer case flanges. 2. Align installation reference marks on the transfer case flange (1) front shaft CV joint (2).
3. Install CV joint retainers (2) and bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Align installation reference marks on the front propeller shaft flange (1) and axle flange (2).
5. Install the axle flange (1) bolts (2) and tighten to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
SHAFT-PROPELLER REAR
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT📷 2
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist. 2. Mark a reference line across axle flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation.
3. Mark a reference line across transmission/transfer case flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) for

Installation

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Remove propeller shaft flange (1) bolts from axle flange (2).
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Remove propeller shaft flange (1) bolts from transmission/transfer case flange (2).
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Remove propeller shaft.
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT📷 6
NOTE: Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
1. Install propeller shaft. 2. Align reference mark on axle flange (1) with propeller shaft flange (2).
3. Align reference mark on transmission/transfer case flange (1) with propeller shaft flange (2).
4. Install propeller shaft bolts (2) in axle flange (1) and tighten to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
5. Install propeller shaft bolts in transmission/transfer case flange (2) and tighten to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
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